Old Houses at Oléron

About this work

This painting shows old stone buildings with steep roofs and small windows. The walls are weathered, some with patches of color. The ground looks wet, with dark, uneven brushstrokes. Shadows stretch across the street, and the buildings lean slightly toward each other. The artist used quick, loose strokes to capture light and texture. The colors are muted, focusing on earthy tones and subtle contrasts. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed how artists painted light.