The Assignation
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a lone figure sitting on a grassy bank by a shallow stream. Tall trees with thick trunks frame the scene, and the background fades into distant hills. The lines are loose and quick, with only light and dark tones—no colors. The artist left a small signature in the corner, but the sketch feels unfinished, like a quick study. The scene looks quiet and private, almost like a secret moment. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
