1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sand Dunes, Lake Ontario is a 1874 by Homer Dodge Martin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet, empty landscape with rolling sand dunes and sparse trees. The ground is rough and uneven, with fallen logs scattered across the scene. In the distance, a few bare or lightly leafed trees stand against a flat, pale sky. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture light and shadow, giving the scene a sketchy, unfinished feel. This style was common in outdoor studies where artists worked fast to capture nature’s fleeting moments. Try looking up Homer Dodge Martin to see more of his landscapes.
Homer Dodge Martin (October 28, 1836 – February 12, 1897) was an American artist, particularly known for his landscape paintings. Examples of Martin's work are in many important American museums.
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