Lake Erie Patterns
1930
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1930
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a row of tall trees framing a lake. The trunks are dark and twisty, while the water beyond looks calm and blue. Sunlight filters through the leaves, making the grass below glow green. The artist used thick brushstrokes for the trees, giving them a rough, textured look. The light and shadow play between the trees and water feels quiet and still. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.
