Shere Mill Pond, No. 11 (The Large Plate)
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet pond surrounded by trees and reeds. The water is still, with a few ripples near the shore. In the distance, a small building sits on the left side, half-hidden by foliage. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to suggest light and shadow—almost like a quick pencil drawing. This style was new for its time. Next, check out Realism to see more works like this.
