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Church of St. Pierre, Caen

David RA Roberts

1831

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century

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Church of St. Pierre, Caen is a 1831 watercolor by David RA Roberts, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: David RA Roberts
When & what style?: 1831 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a grand, ornate church tower by a quiet waterway. The building has detailed stone carvings, arched windows, and a clock face near the top. Below, people sit on a bridge or walk along the water’s edge, while a horse-drawn carriage rolls past. The sky is soft and hazy, and the buildings across the water look old and weathered. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture light and mood over sharp details. This style was common in the Romanticism movement, which focused on emotion and atmosphere in landscapes. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.