Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (Small Plate)

1855

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (Small Plate) is a 1855 by David Lucas, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: David Lucas
When & what style?: 1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a view of Salisbury Cathedral from a distance, set in a peaceful meadow. The artist used a lot of detail to depict the scene. The cathedral's towers rise above the trees, and the surrounding landscape is calm and serene. This painting is interesting because it shows the cathedral in a quiet, natural setting, rather than in a busy city scene. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.