Artwork
Lake Erie Patterns
Lake Erie Patterns is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Clarence Holbrook Carter. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lake Erie Patterns, a 1930 landscape painting by Clarence Holbrook Carter, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a serene natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting frames a tranquil lake view through a row of tall, dark, twisted tree trunks. The contrast between the dynamic tree forms and the calm, blue water conveys a sense of peaceful coexistence.
Technique & Style
Carter employed thick, expressive brushstrokes to render the trees, achieving a textured, impasto effect that adds tactile depth to the composition. The interplay of sunlight, shadow, and glowing green grass beneath the trees enhances the overall sense of serenity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1930, the painting is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Clarence Holbrook Carter, known to friends as "Cartie," was an American artist who worked primarily in oil and watercolor. He is considered one of Cleveland’s most renowned painters.
