The Passer-By (Le Passant)
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Passer-By (Le Passant) is a 1897 by Robert Engels, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This scene shows three women standing in a wooded area. Two women in long, flowing dresses face each other, while a third woman in a red cloak lifts a sword above her head. The trees around them have bare branches, and the background is soft and blurry. The women’s faces are calm, but the woman with the sword looks intense. The painting’s style is simple but striking, with bold outlines and flat colors. The woman’s cloak stands out against the muted greens and browns of the trees. The title *The Passer-By* suggests something unexpected is about to happen. If you like this style, check out Impressionism for more works with similar bold lines and soft backgrounds.
