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Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marc Ferrez

1890

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a 1890 by Marc Ferrez, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Marc Ferrez
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows a quiet water scene with smooth, rounded rocks scattered across a shallow lake. A few tall trees stand near the shore, and a wooden fence runs along the left side. The water is calm, reflecting the rocks and sky, while a few distant hills fade into the mist. The rocks look carefully placed, almost like a designed garden. This style of arranging nature was common in parks and estates. Look up Realism next to see how artists captured everyday scenes like this.