The Belfry by the Willows
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a quiet village scene with a church tower rising behind a row of small houses. The trees on either side are drawn with quick, scratchy lines, as if wind is blowing through their branches. In the middle, a low stone wall separates the houses from a narrow path leading to the church. The artist focused on simple shapes and loose strokes, making the scene feel quick and sketchy. The church tower stands out as the tallest point, while the houses and trees blend into the background. Check out Tigrane Polat (French, 1874-) to see more of his work.
