Who painted Evening: Les Andelys?

Evening: Les Andelys was painted by Sir Alfred East in 1850.

Where can I see Evening: Les Andelys?

Evening: Les Andelys is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Evening: Les Andelys?

Evening: Les Andelys is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Evening: Les Andelys?

Museum-quality prints of Evening: Les Andelys are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Evening: Les Andelys

Sir Alfred East , 1850

Evening: Les Andelys is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Sir Alfred East. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Evening: Les Andelys is a watercolour painting by Sir Alfred East, dating to circa 1850, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural landscape at dusk, with a winding road, grassy hillside, tall trees, and distant small buildings, evoking a sense of peaceful stillness.

Technique & Style

East employed loose, sketchy brushstrokes to convey the fleeting effects of light and shadow, resulting in a gentle, somewhat unfinished appearance, with a muted colour palette dominated by earthy greens and blues.

History & Provenance

Created around 1850, the work is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.