The Voyage of Life: Youth
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Voyage of Life: Youth is a 1855 by James Smillie, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a small boat on a calm river, with two people rowing. Nearby, a third person stands on the shore, arms raised as if reaching for something. Tall trees and rolling hills fill the background, with a distant castle or tower on a hilltop. The sky is soft and hazy, blending into the landscape. The boat looks light and simple, almost like a dream. The person on shore seems to be stepping into the water, maybe starting a journey. The whole scene feels peaceful but full of quiet movement. This is part of a series called *The Voyage of Life*—check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for the full set.
James Smillie (1807–1885) was an American artist, born in Edinburgh.
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