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Battersea Bridge

Francis Seymour Haden

1868

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Battersea Bridge is a 1868 by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?: 1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet river scene with a single sailboat gliding toward the right. The water looks choppy, with lots of quick, sketchy lines. In the distance, buildings and trees line the shore, and a bridge stretches across the river. The artist used only black ink, creating a grainy, almost textured look. The lines feel loose and fast, like they were drawn in one go. This style is part of Impressionism.