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Shere Mill Pond (The Larger Plate), by Francis Seymour Haden, ink, 1860

Shere Mill Pond (The Larger Plate)

Francis Seymour Haden

1860

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Shere Mill Pond (The Larger Plate) is a 1860 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Seymour Haden
When & what style?
1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a pond in the center, surrounded by trees and grasses. The scene is depicted in shades of brown and black, with some lighter areas in the sky. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The trees and grasses are rendered in intricate detail, while the sky is more subtle. The painting is reminiscent of Impressionist works, with its focus on capturing the natural world. To learn more about this style, explore the Impressionism movement.

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