View of Arnheim (recto); Studies of a Bull (verso)

1864

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

View of Arnheim (recto); Studies of a Bull (verso) is a 1864 by Johan Jongkind, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Johan Jongkind
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a windmill by a river at sunset, with people walking along the shore. The sky is soft pink and orange, while the water looks muddy and choppy. On the other side of the paper, there are quick, rough drawings of bulls in pencil. The artist signed it "Jongkind 1864," which matches the date. The windmill and river scene feels loose and quick—like a first draft, not a finished painting. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.

About the artist

Artist

Johan Jongkind

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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