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A Roadside in Spain, by Henry Keller, 1926

A Roadside in Spain

Henry Keller

1926

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Roadside in Spain is a 1926 by Henry Keller, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henry Keller
When & what style?
1926
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of goats and sheep resting under a tree by a dusty road. One goat stands out—it’s wearing a large sack draped over its back, like a pack animal. The rest of the animals are lying down or grazing on sparse grass and wild plants. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the animals’ fur and the rough texture of the ground. It feels like a moment frozen in time, almost like a snapshot. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more of their collection.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Keller
Artist

Henry Keller

Henry George Keller (April 3, 1869 – August 3, 1949) was an American artist who led a generation of Ohio watercolor painters of the Cleveland School.

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