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Windsor Castle

Francis Seymour Haden

1878

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

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Windsor Castle is a 1878 by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?: 1878 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This etching shows a riverbank with tangled reeds and a small boat carrying two people. In the distance, a city sprawls across a hill, with a big castle on top. Trees and bushes crowd the foreground, while a few boats float on the water. The artist used sharp lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel detailed but sketchy. This print was made in 1878, when artists were experimenting with how to capture real-life moments. Look up Francis Seymour Haden to see more of his etchings.