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The Three Trees

James Bretherton

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

The Three Trees is a 1804 by James Bretherton, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: James Bretherton
When & what style?: 1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet riverside scene with three trees in the middle ground. The water is calm, with a few small boats and a lone figure near the shore. In the background, a distant city skyline fades into a stormy sky with dramatic, swirling clouds. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the mood of the weather, making the scene feel alive. The trees stand out against the dark sky, almost like silent witnesses to the storm. Look up Romanticism next to see how artists used nature and emotion in their work.