A Moorland Stream
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a dark, moody forest at dusk. A small stream cuts through the scene, reflecting faint light. Tall trees loom on the left, their branches tangled and rough. The sky above is dim, with a pale glow near the horizon. The artist used thick, textured brushstrokes to create shadows and light. It feels like you could almost reach in and touch the rough bark or the damp rocks. Look up impasto next to see how artists build up paint like this.
