Artwork
Study for "Landscape with Figure and Houses"

Study for "Landscape with Figure and Houses" is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Émile Schuffenecker. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This drawing is a preparatory study for a larger pastel work, 'Landscape with Figure and Houses', also held by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a preparatory study for a larger pastel work, 'Landscape with Figure and Houses', also held by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a landscape with a figure by a fence, lichen-covered rocks, and a distant cottage, showcasing the artist's exploration of compositional balance.
Technique & Style
Flecks of color and streaks in the background foliage and sky create a shimmering effect, anticipating the finished pastel's visual qualities.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, serving as a precursor to the museum's finished pastel work.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Claude-Émile Schuffenecker (8 December 1851 – 31 July 1934) was a French Post-Impressionist artist, painter, art teacher and art collector.















