Artwork
Mont St. Michel, Normandy
Mont St. Michel, Normandy is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Walter Paris. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mont St.
About this work
Overview
Mont St. Michel, Normandy is a watercolour painting created by Walter Paris in 1879.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the island abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, showing a serene coastal scene with the castle atop a hill, surrounded by buildings and trees, and people walking on the beach with boats in the water.
Technique & Style
Soft colours and gentle brushstrokes convey a sense of calm, drawing the eye to the castle. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the castle's stonework and the textures of the sand and water.
Artist & collection
