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Evening: Les Andelys, by Alfred East, watercolor, 1850

Evening: Les Andelys

Alfred East

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Evening: Les Andelys is a 1850 watercolor by Alfred East, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Alfred East
When & what style?
1850 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet countryside scene at dusk. A winding road cuts through a grassy hillside, lined with tall trees that cast long shadows. The sky is soft and pale, with hints of purple and pink near the horizon. A few small buildings peek out from behind the trees, and the whole scene feels peaceful and still. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the light and shadows, giving the painting a gentle, unfinished look. The colors are muted, with earthy greens and blues dominating the scene. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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