Artwork
The Woodman
The Woodman is a print by the Impressionist artist William Strang. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2014.249
- Credit line
- Bequest of John Bonebrake
About this work
Overview
The Woodman is a print by William Strang, created in 1881, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures, an older bearded man and a younger person, seated together on a log beneath a bare tree, conveying a sense of companionship and simplicity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines that capture texture, particularly in the subjects' hair and clothing, and features soft, gentle lighting without strong shadows.
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Artist & collection
Artist
William Strang was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.
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