Artwork
Forest Interior
Forest Interior is a drawing by the Impressionist artist John Henry Hill. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2001.44
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
About this work
Overview
Forest Interior is a drawing by John Henry Hill, created around 1870. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene forest path flanked by tall, slender trees. The scene features a damp ground with puddles and rocks, and branches with bare limbs set against a hazy background.
Technique & Style
Loose, sketchy lines are used to convey movement in the water and foliage, a style characteristic of 19th-century landscape drawings that leaves details to the viewer's interpretation.
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