At Neuilly (Seine)
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet riverbank with a few boats tied to the shore. Trees line the water, and a big house sits on a hill in the background. The scene looks calm, with light reflecting off the water and a fence running along the bank. The artist focused on everyday life near the water, not grand scenes. This style was common in 19th-century France, where artists often captured simple moments. Next, look up Realism to see more works like this one.
