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Share Mill Pond, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1860

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Share Mill Pond 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 sketch shows a quiet pond surrounded by tall reeds and trees. The water is calm, with just a few ripples near the shore. In the distance, a small building sits on the bank, half-hidden by bushes. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow. This style was new at the time—less polished than usual. Next, look up Realism to see how artists focused on everyday scenes like this one.

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