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Arkville Landscape, by Alexander H. Wyant, unspecified, 1884

Arkville Landscape

Alexander H. Wyant

1884

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Arkville Landscape is a 1884 unspecified by Alexander H. Wyant, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alexander H. Wyant
When & what style?
1884 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a small house under a sloped roof. A grassy field stretches out in front, dotted with trees—some leafy, others bare. To the right, a rocky cliff rises, and the sky above is soft and pale, almost like a watercolor wash. Notice how the brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, especially in the trees and sky. This style makes the scene feel alive but not overly detailed. Want to see more like this? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Alexander H. Wyant
Artist

Alexander H. Wyant

Alexander Helwig Wyant (January 11, 1836 – November 29, 1892) was an American landscape painter.

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