1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
View of Arnheim (recto) is a 1864 by Johan Jongkind, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene of people walking on a frozen river or lake, with a few windmills in the background. The sky is a mix of gray and pink, suggesting a sunset or sunrise. In the foreground, people are bundled up in coats and hats, some carrying items or walking together. The windmills are tall and slender, with sails that are still. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet activity, with people going about their daily business in a peaceful winter landscape. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.
Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch pronunciation: ; 3 June 1819 – 9 February 1891) was a Dutch painter and printmaker. He painted marine landscapes in a free manner and is regarded as a forerunner of impressionism.
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