Artwork
Kensington Gardens (The Larger Plate)
Kensington Gardens (The Larger Plate) is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Kensington Gardens (The Larger Plate) is an 1860 print by Francis Seymour Haden, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape of tall trees bordering a path in Kensington Gardens, with intertwined branches above. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the dark, shadowy ground and the sharply defined, light-filtered tree silhouettes.
Technique & Style
Haden employed strong chiaroscuro, a technique characteristic of the era, to achieve depth through pronounced light and dark contrasts. This is evident in the crisscrossed lines of the trees set against the darker, more muted tones of the ground.
History & Provenance
Created in 1860, the print is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
