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A Span of Old Battersea Bridge, by Frank Short, 1899

A Span of Old Battersea Bridge

Frank Short

1899

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Span of Old Battersea Bridge is a 1899 by Frank Short, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Frank Short
When & what style?
1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene river scene, with a small boat in the center. The boat is filled with people, and a few others are standing on the riverbank. The atmosphere is peaceful, with a soft, gray sky and calm water. In the background, there's a bridge that adds depth to the scene. The overall mood is one of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the quiet world of the painting. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Frank Short
Artist

Frank Short

Sir Francis Job Short PPRE (19 June 1857 – 22 April 1945) was a British printmaker and teacher of printmaking.

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