Fleecy Clouds

Fleecy Clouds

George Inness

1881

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a dirt path winding through a field. Two people are leading a cow and a horse along the path, while a third person rides a horse in the distance. Tall trees with dark trunks stand near the path, and the sky above is filled with soft, fluffy clouds. The brushstrokes are loose and blend colors smoothly, giving the scene a gentle, dreamy feel. This style was meant to capture light and atmosphere more than exact details. Next, check out Realism to see how other artists focused on everyday life in their work.

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