1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Breaking Ice, Souvenir of Norway is a 1804 by Gustave Doré, a Impressionism work, depicting Ice Skating, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a dramatic scene of ice breaking in a frozen landscape. It's interesting because Gustave Doré was known for his detailed engravings, but this painting shows a different side of his work. He experimented with light and shadow here. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Doré used contrast to create depth.
Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor.
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