Artwork

Place de la Concorde, looking towards the Madeleine

Place de la Concorde, looking towards the Madeleine, by John Fulleylove, watercolor, 1860
Place de la Concorde, looking towards the Madeleine, by John Fulleylove, watercolor, 1860

Place de la Concorde, looking towards the Madeleine is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist John Fulleylove. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Place de la Concorde, looking towards the Madeleine is a watercolour painting by John Fulleylove, dated to 1860, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a city square with an obelisk, fountain, and statues, surrounded by tall buildings with columns and numerous windows. Figures in period attire are scattered throughout the scene. The composition captures a moment in time, conveying a sense of life and movement.

Technique & Style

Fulleylove employed soft, loose brushstrokes to convey the effects of light and atmosphere, lending the scene a dreamy, slightly blurred quality. This approach reflects the influence of contemporary painting styles that emphasized capturing the fleeting impressions of modern life.

Context

The painting's style is related to the emerging trends of Realism and Impressionism, which focused on everyday subjects and the capture of light and colour.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Fulleylove

John Fulleylove (1845–1908) was an English artist, born in Leicester.