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Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

Thomas Charles Simmonds

oil

panel

From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Landscape

Dominant colour

Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France is an oil by Thomas Charles Simmonds, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Who painted this?: Thomas Charles Simmonds
Where can I see it?: Derby Museum and Art Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, France. The scene is dominated by a vast expanse of green grass and rocks in the foreground, with a body of water visible in the distance. The sky above is a soft blue, dotted with white clouds. A notable detail in the painting is the use of oil paint to create a sense of texture and depth. The brushstrokes are visible, adding a tactile quality to the work. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing in oil painting.