The Lake
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Philip Gilbert Hamerton
Philip Gilbert Hamerton (10 September 1834 – 4 November 1894) was an English artist, art critic and author.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Lake is a 1875 by Philip Gilbert Hamerton, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet lake with a few trees along the shore. The water is calm, and the trees on the left are tall and dark, while the ones in the background fade into lighter lines. A small boat sits on the right side, far away, and the distant hills are barely visible. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement in the water and leaves. The whole scene feels soft and a little blurry, like a quick study rather than a finished painting. Next, check out the movement: Impressionism.
Philip Gilbert Hamerton (10 September 1834 – 4 November 1894) was an English artist, art critic and author.
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