Semua
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Semua is a 1839 by David Roberts, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a rocky path winding through a dry, hilly landscape. A small group of people and horses move along the trail, while a distant building sits on a flat area in the background. The colors are mostly soft browns and grays, with a few patches of green from sparse trees. The artist used quick, loose strokes to capture the rough texture of the terrain. Notice how the path leads the eye toward the distant structure, giving a sense of depth. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style often focused on nature and travel.
