Artwork
The Cabin
The Cabin is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1947.413
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Cabin is a print by Francis Seymour Haden, created in 1877. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural scene: a cow sits beneath a twisted tree near a dilapidated stone cabin with a partially collapsed roof. A fence and distant hills are faintly suggested in the background.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rapid, sketchy lines and an emphasis on texture over detail, the work showcases a style typical of outdoor sketching, where capturing the essence quickly was prioritized over precision.
Artist & collection
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