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Imaginary View of Arnhem

Imaginary View of Arnhem, by George Andries Roth, unspecified, 1834
Imaginary View of Arnhem, by George Andries Roth, unspecified, 1834

Imaginary View of Arnhem is an unspecified painting by George Andries Roth. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Imaginary View of Arnhem is a painting by George Andries Roth, created in 1834 and held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene city street scene with a canal, bridge, and surrounding buildings, including a church tower in the distance. A woman sits on a wall, accompanied by a dog, while a sailboat is moored by the bank.

Technique & Style

Roth employed soft light to create a dreamy atmosphere, blurring the edges of forms and using muted earthy tones, with touches of brighter color on the sail and some buildings.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Andries Roth

George Andries Roth (1809–1887) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.

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Who painted Imaginary View of Arnhem?

Imaginary View of Arnhem was painted by George Andries Roth in 1834.

Where can I see Imaginary View of Arnhem?

Imaginary View of Arnhem is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Imaginary View of Arnhem?

Museum-quality prints of Imaginary View of Arnhem are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.