The Plan
1870
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Paul Rajon
Paul-Adolphe Rajon was a French painter and printmaker, who started his career as a photographer.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Plan is a 1870 by Paul Rajon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two men walking down a narrow, muddy street lined with tall trees. One man leans on a cane, wearing a light coat and hat, while the other, dressed in a long dark coat, holds his arm out as if guiding him. The background is dark and shadowy, with rough, sketchy lines that make the scene feel gritty. The artist used quick, uneven strokes to show movement and texture, especially in the clothes and ground. This style was popular in the late 1800s for capturing everyday life. Next, look up Realism to see more works that focus on ordinary people and moments.
Paul-Adolphe Rajon was a French painter and printmaker, who started his career as a photographer.
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