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Landscape with Mill

Seth Wells Cheney

1838

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Mill is a 1838 graphite by Seth Wells Cheney, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Seth Wells Cheney
When & what style?: 1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a mill in the center. The mill is depicted in a simple, yet detailed manner, with a small building and a windmill on top. The surrounding landscape is peaceful, with rolling hills and a few trees in the distance. The artist's use of graphite on wove paper creates a soft, dreamy quality to the painting. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.