London, St. Paul's Cathedral
1890
Camille Pissarro captured this breezy view of the Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral during a visit to London in 1890, a city he adored for its foggy, atmospheric light. Notice how the loose, scratchy lines of the tall sailing ship in the foreground contrast beautifully with the soft, watery washes of the sky and river—it's a perfect snapshot of Impressionist spontaneity! Pissarro loved painting outdoors to catch fleeting moments, and this quick watercolor freezes a cloudy London afternoon with charming, effortless energy that makes you feel the river breeze.
- Technique
- watercolor and pencil
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