Kensington Gardens (The Large Plate)

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Kensington Gardens (The Large Plate) is a 1860 by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet scene in Kensington Gardens. It's a peaceful spot with trees and a few people. The artist, Francis Seymour Haden, was a British doctor who also made art, which is an interesting fact about this work - he brought a unique perspective to his art. To learn more about similar art, look up the technique: sfumato.