1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Banks of the Rhone is a 1865 by Adolphe Appian, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet river cutting through a hilly landscape. The water is rough, with tiny waves etched into the paper. On the far bank, a lone figure walks along a path, while trees and bushes dot the slopes. The sky is faint but textured, blending into the hills. The artist used fine, quick lines to suggest movement in the water and grass. This style makes the scene feel alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like this one focused on everyday scenes.
Adolphe Appian (born as Jacques Barthelemy Adolphe Appian; 28 August 1819 – 29 April 1898) was a French landscape painter and etcher.
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