Artwork

Shere Mill Pond (A Small Study)

Shere Mill Pond (A Small Study), by Francis Seymour Haden, 1868
Shere Mill Pond (A Small Study), by Francis Seymour Haden, 1868

Shere Mill Pond (A Small Study) is a print by Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Shere Mill Pond (A Small Study) is an etching by Francis Seymour Haden, dating to approximately 1868. The work is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the print is Shere Mill Pond, a location suggesting a focus on landscape and potentially the serene or everyday aspects of rural life, though specific interpretive details are not provided.

Technique & Style

While detailed stylistic analysis is not provided, the work being an etching indicates Haden's use of this medium to achieve the desired expression of the subject.

History & Provenance

Created around 1868, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its acquisition and preservation by the institution.

Context

Produced in the late 19th century, the work may reflect the era's interest in landscape etchings, though without further context, its broader artistic or historical significance in this period is not elaborated.

Legacy

The legacy or impact of 'Shere Mill Pond (A Small Study)' on subsequent art or its reputation within Haden's oeuvre is not specified in the available information.

Artist & collection

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