Miami River, near Cincinnati, Ohio

1880

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Miami River, near Cincinnati, Ohio is a 1880 by John Henry Twachtman, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: John Henry Twachtman
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a river winding through a wooded area. The trees are drawn with quick, loose lines, some clustered thickly on the left bank. The water looks choppy in places, with small waves and a few boats or logs floating. The sky is just a faint line at the top, and the whole scene feels rough and fast, like it was drawn in one go. The artist used lots of shading to show depth, especially in the trees and water. It’s not super detailed—just enough to feel the scene’s energy. Try looking up John Henry Twachtman to see more of his fast, sketchy style.