Artwork
Thames Ditton - With a Sail
Thames Ditton - With a Sail is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1949.101
- Credit line
- Bequest of Madeleine Hamill
About this work
Overview
Thames Ditton - With a Sail is a print by Francis Seymour Haden, created in 1864. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a small sailboat on a river, surrounded by trees and a distant house. Figures on the shore are rendered in quick, sketchy lines. The title references the Thames River in England, grounding the scene in a specific location.
Technique & Style
Haden employed loose, sketchy lines to capture the scene, resulting in a rough, unpolished effect. The sail is a dark focal point against the lighter water and sky, achieved through varying line weights and densities.
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