Artwork
Horsley’s House at Willesley
Horsley’s House at Willesley is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2016.186
- Credit line
- Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer
About this work
Overview
Francis Seymour Haden's 1865 print, Horsley’s House at Willesley, depicts a serene rural landscape centered on a thatched-roof house. The composition includes flanking trees, a distant church with a prominent steeple, and a smoky chimney, set against a dynamic sky.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a quiet, everyday countryside scene, emphasizing the mundane aspects of rural life. The inclusion of smoke and a pathway suggests daily activity, underscoring the ordinary, unromanticized nature of the scene.
Technique & Style
Haden employed loose, sketchy lines to convey light and movement, characteristic of Realist tendencies popular in the late 19th century. This approach allowed for a simple, direct representation of real-life scenes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1865, the print is currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
