Who painted Wareham Bridge?

Wareham Bridge was painted by Francis Seymour Haden in 1877.

Where can I see Wareham Bridge?

Wareham Bridge is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Wareham Bridge?

Wareham Bridge is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Wareham Bridge

Francis Seymour Haden , 1877

Wareham Bridge 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.: 1946.337
Credit line: In memory of Ralph King, gift of Mrs. Ralph King; Ralph T. Woods, Charles G. King; and Frances King Schafer

About this work

Overview

Wareham Bridge 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, with a rider leading a sheep across a bridge, set against a backdrop of houses on a hillside and another distant rider.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, sketchy lines and extensive cross-hatching, the work showcases Haden's use of rapid, expressive strokes to convey movement and light, aligning with the principles of the Realism movement.

Context

As a prominent figure in introducing etching to Impressionist art, Haden's work reflects the intersection of these artistic traditions.