Crowd with sleigh in front of LL & ER Smith store

1862

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Crowd with sleigh in front of LL & ER Smith store is a 1862 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people standing in front of a white building. The building has a large window and a door with a sign that reads "LL & ER Smith". There is a sleigh parked to the right of the building, and several trees are visible in the background. The sky above is overcast. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the building and the people. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the scene. The painting is a great example of Realism, a movement that focused on depicting everyday life and scenes.