Banks of the Meuse (Bords de la Meuse)
1873
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1873
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a small boat full of people in the foreground. The water is rough, with fast-moving lines that make it look alive. In the distance, there’s a town with tall church spires and a few buildings, plus more boats sailing away. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement in the water and clouds. This style was common in the early days of photography, when artists tried to capture moments as they happened. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style fits into that movement.
