Artwork
Grasse
Grasse is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Nouveau artist Thomas RI Austen-Brown. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Grasse is a 1923 watercolour depicting a hillside town.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a densely packed town with white and tan buildings, red-tiled roofs, and notable architectural features including a tall tower and a large dome. The scene is set against a backdrop of soft blue mountains.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, sketchy brushstrokes and a simple colour palette dominated by earthy tones, with touches of green and blue. Some areas appear unfinished, suggesting a spontaneous and observational approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas RI Austen-Brown made quiet, luminous watercolors of European harbors and coastlines in the early 1900s.
