The Seine at Bas-Meudon
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet riverbank along the Seine. Trees line the shore, their branches thick and tangled. A small boat sits on the grass near the water, and a few people stand in the distance by the river. The artist focused on simple lines and shading to show light and shadow. This style was common in the mid-1800s for outdoor scenes. Look up Realism next to see more works like this one.
