View of the Château at Folembray 1826 - 1836

Paul Huet's "View of the Château at Folembray," a watercolor painting created between 1826 and 1836, captures the serene beauty of a French countryside landscape. Situated on the banks of a placid lake, the Château Folembray stands as a testament to the grandeur of the French countryside. The delicate washes of watercolor employed by Huet bring a sense of atmospheric depth to the composition, highlighting the soft light filtering through the trees and reflecting on the water's surface. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies Huet's masterful use of watercolor, a technique he is renowned for.