Artwork
The Palais de Justice and the Rue St Lo, Rouen
The Palais de Justice and the Rue St Lo, Rouen is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist John Sell Cotman. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Palais de Justice and the Rue St Lo, Rouen is a watercolour painting created by John Sell Cotman in 1818.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a narrow street in Rouen, with the Palais de Justice's tower rising above the surrounding buildings. A lone rider and a standing figure occupy the scene, set against a partly cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Cotman employed soft watercolours to capture the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a serene atmosphere. The buildings appear weathered, with visible signs of age and wear.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Sell Cotman (16 May 1782 – 24 July 1842) was an English marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, and a leading member of the Norwich School of painters.
