Artwork
Harlech (A Second Plate)
Harlech (A Second Plate) is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.861
- Credit line
- Bequest of James Parmelee
About this work
Overview
Harlech (A Second Plate) is a print by Francis Seymour Haden, created in 1880. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rocky hillside with grazing sheep and a castle on a cliff above. The castle's weathered appearance suggests age and resilience.
Technique & Style
The work features soft, smudgy lines that create a dreamy, hazy effect. Haden's focus on light and shadow gives the rocks and sheep a sense of realism.
Context
The print is an example of a work that focuses on everyday or natural scenes, a characteristic of Realist art.
Artist & collection
