Lisieux, Normandy
1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lisieux, Normandy is a 1840 watercolor by Edward Robinson, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet street scene with a tall church tower rising behind buildings. Two people walk in the distance—one alone, one with a child—while a large tree frames the left side. The ground is sandy, and a low wall runs along the bottom, with a few potted plants near the buildings. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture light and shadow, giving the scene a soft, dreamy feel. The church’s sharp spire contrasts with the softer, blurred buildings. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.
The artwork depicts a watercolour view of the cathedral and public gardens in Lisieux, Normandy.
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This artist left dozens of watercolours captured on trips around Britain and France in the 19th century.
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