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Landscape with the Horse, by James McNeill Whistler, 1859

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Overview

Landscape with the Horse is a 1859 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a horse in the foreground, facing right. The horse is dark brown and stands in a field with grass and weeds. In the background, there are trees, houses, and a fence. The scene is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is a great example of James McNeill Whistler's work, and you can learn more about his style and techniques by exploring the movement of Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler
Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.

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