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Untitled (Harbor Scene), by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, 1880

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Untitled (Harbor Scene) is a 1880 by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
When & what style?
1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a busy harbor with three ships. The largest one in the middle is puffing thick smoke from its stack, moving toward the left. Smaller boats float nearby, and buildings line the shore. The water looks choppy, and the sky is hazy. The photo’s grainy look hides details, but the ships’ names—like *Cleveland* and *Siddlesboro*—are just visible. This style was common in the late 1800s, when photography captured real-life scenes. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.

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