Italian Landscape
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet landscape with trees and brush strokes. The trees are dark and tangled, standing by a body of water that looks choppy. In the background, there’s a faint outline of a building or tower, barely visible. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement in the water and wind. The trees look almost alive, with branches twisting in different directions. If you like this style, check out Impressionism for more paintings like this.
