Artwork

Study for "Landscape with Figure and Houses"

Study for "Landscape with Figure and Houses", by Émile Schuffenecker, 1891
Study for "Landscape with Figure and Houses", by Émile Schuffenecker, 1891

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.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Émile Schuffenecker

Artist

Émile Schuffenecker

Claude-Émile Schuffenecker (8 December 1851 – 31 July 1934) was a French Post-Impressionist artist, painter, art teacher and art collector.

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