Artwork
The Seine at Bas-Meudon
The Seine at Bas-Meudon is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1953.500
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Hall
About this work
Overview
The Seine at Bas-Meudon is a print by Félix Bracquemond, created in 1868. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene riverbank scene along the Seine, with trees, a small boat, and figures in the distance. The composition captures a tranquil moment in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Bracquemond employed simple lines and shading to convey the interplay of light and shadow. This approach was characteristic of outdoor scene depictions during the mid-19th century.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.
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The Seine at Bas-Meudon