Château de Bourlémont
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet, misty landscape with a few bare trees standing in the foreground. The ground is damp-looking, and the sky fades into a pale, hazy blue. The colors are soft and muted, mostly grays and browns, with just a hint of green in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a dreamy, unfinished feel. The artist focused on light and atmosphere rather than sharp details. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style plays with light and mood.