View of Avignon (from Villeneuve les Avignon) 1823 - 1869

"View of Avignon (from Villeneuve les Avignon)" is a watercolor painting by Paul Huet, created between 1823 and 1869. The artwork depicts a panoramic view of the city of Avignon, France, as seen from the nearby town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The painting captures the architectural grandeur of Avignon's city walls and bridge, as well as the surrounding countryside. Huet's delicate use of watercolor evokes a sense of light and atmosphere, characteristic of the Romantic style. The painting is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.