The Halt at the Spring

1816

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two riders on horseback by a rocky hillside. The horses are resting near a small spring, with one rider leaning down. The background is rough, with jagged cliffs and sparse trees. The colors are mostly earthy browns and grays, with some white highlights. The loose, sketchy style suggests it was done quickly, maybe outdoors. The artist focused on movement and mood over detail. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this fits into the bigger picture.