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A Lancashire River, by Francis Seymour Haden, ink, 1881

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Overview

A Lancashire River is a 1881 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?
1881 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a landscape of a river in Lancashire, England. The river is depicted in the foreground, with trees and hills in the background. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with shades of green and brown dominating the palette. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The trees and hills are rendered in intricate detail, while the river is depicted in soft, flowing lines. The painting is a beautiful example of Impressionist and Realist styles, and is held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. For more information on the technique of etching, look up etching.

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