Barracks at St. Servan

Barracks at St. Servan

Edward Robinson

1840

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a scene with a large white building, possibly a barracks, with a dark roof and chimneys. There are trees in front of the building, and a stone wall runs along the left side of the image. A person is visible in the foreground, near the wall. The painting is done in watercolour, with soft colours and gentle brushstrokes. The overall mood is calm and serene. If you like this style, you might also enjoy the work of other Romanticism artists.

More by Edward Robinson

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app