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Evening, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1864

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Overview

Evening is a 1864 by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?
1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet evening by water. Trees line the shore, their branches tangled and dark. The surface of the pond is smooth, reflecting the sky and a few faint shapes below. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement in stillness. The whole scene feels soft and a little mysterious. Look up Impressionism next to see how artists played with light and mood.

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