Suite de Paysages: Landscape, Plate 4, Remarque, Snake

1892

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Suite de Paysages: Landscape, Plate 4, Remarque, Snake is a 1892 by Charles-Marie Dulac, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles-Marie Dulac
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a dark, tangled tree looming over a rocky shore. The waves crash against the rocks, and the sky is a swirling mix of light and shadow. A small snake slithers near the bottom edge, barely visible. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture movement in nature—even the water looks alive. The tree’s heavy branches contrast with the smooth, wavy sea. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.