Artwork

The Moat House

The Moat House, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1865
The Moat House, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1865

The Moat House is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Moat House, a print by Francis Seymour Haden, dates to 1865 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

Depicting a serene landscape, the work shows a house partially concealed by trees and bushes near a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Haden employed a contrasting range of dark and light tones to achieve depth, with the water's edge and shoreline foliage prominently featured in the foreground.

History & Provenance

Created in 1865, the print is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.