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Rural Ohio, by Alfred J. Wands, 1929

Rural Ohio

Alfred J. Wands

1929

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Rural Ohio is a 1929 by Alfred J. Wands, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Alfred J. Wands
When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet village nestled in a valley. Small houses with sloped roofs cluster around a hill, while a power line pole stands on the left. A winding road cuts through the scene, and a small bridge arches over a stream. Trees and bushes dot the landscape, giving it a cozy, rural feel. The artist focused on simple shapes and soft shading to create depth. The power lines and modest buildings suggest a small town in the early 1900s, blending nature with everyday life. Next, check out the work of Alfred J. Wands (American, 1904–1998) for more scenes like this.

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