Shere Mill Pond (The Larger Plate)

1860

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Shere Mill Pond (The Larger 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 sketch shows a quiet pond surrounded by trees and tall grass. The water is calm, with a few birds flying over the reeds. The artist used simple lines and shading to show light and shadow, keeping everything in black and white. Notice how the trees on the right side are darker and more detailed than the rest. This helps draw your eye to the center of the scene. Look up Realism next to see how artists focused on everyday nature like this.