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Figures in a Landscape, by Francis Danby, 1834

Figures in a Landscape

Francis Danby

1834

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Figures in a Landscape is a 1834 by Francis Danby, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Danby
When & what style?
1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with two figures in the distance. The figures are small and far away, and they're standing near a body of water. The landscape is painted in shades of brown and gray, with some greenery in the foreground. The painting has a dreamy quality to it, with soft brushstrokes and muted colors. The artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Francis Danby
Artist

Francis Danby

Francis Danby (16 November 1793 – 9 February 1861) was an Irish painter of the Romantic era.

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