Hamlet near the Lake (Hameau près du Lac)
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet, misty scene with a small lake in the foreground. Trees with thick, tangled branches line the shore, and a few buildings peek out behind them. The whole image is in shades of gray, with soft lines that make everything look fuzzy. The artist used loose, sketchy marks to suggest movement in the trees and water. It feels like a quick study rather than a polished work. If you like this style, look up Realism next.
