Landscape (recto)
1849
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1849
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a rough, rocky coastline with a few small animals—maybe sheep or goats—scattered along the shore. The water is choppy, and the land looks uneven, with patches of grass and bare rock. The colors are mostly muted earth tones, with some greens and blues in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, like the artist was working fast or outside. It feels more like a quick note than a finished painting. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
