Open full image Pin
The Churchyard and Residency in the Distance, by Felice A. Beato, 1858

The Churchyard and Residency in the Distance

Felice A. Beato

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Churchyard and Residency in the Distance is a 1858 by Felice A. Beato, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Felice A. Beato
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a churchyard and a residency in the distance. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is that the artist took this photo in 1858, which is pretty early for photography. The details in the scene are also worth noting, like the trees and the path leading to the residency. You can learn more about photography techniques like sfumato.

About the artist

Artist

Felice A. Beato

Felice A. Beato and Felice Antonio Beato are collective signatures used by the brothers Felice Beato and Antonio Beato, who were both pioneering photographers in the 19th century. They were noted for their depictions of…

See the richer artist page

More by Felice A. Beato

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app