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The Towing Path, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1864

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Overview

The Towing Path is a 1864 by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?
1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a long coat walking beside a narrow river. Behind her, tall trees and bushes line the water’s edge. The scene is drawn in loose, quick lines—no hard edges, just soft shading. The woman’s dog sits ahead of her, watching the path. The whole image feels sketchy and alive, like it was drawn fast to catch a moment. This style is part of Realism.

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