Artwork

Landscape

Landscape, by George Henry Smillie, 1883
Landscape, by George Henry Smillie, 1883

Landscape is a print by the Impressionist artist George Henry Smillie. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The lines are dark and scratchy, giving a rough look to the scene.

This drawing shows a lone woman standing in a wooded area. Tall trees with twisting branches surround her. The ground is covered in grass, bushes, and scattered leaves. The lines are dark and scratchy, giving a rough look to the scene.

The artist signed the bottom left corner with the year 1883. The woman’s face is blurred, almost hidden by the trees. This makes the scene feel quiet and mysterious.

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Overview

Landscape is a print created by George Henry Smillie in 1883, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a solitary woman standing in a dense, wooded landscape. Her face is obscured by foliage, contributing to an atmosphere of quiet mystery.

Technique & Style

Characterized by dark, scratchy lines, the work exhibits a rough, expressive quality. The artist's signature and date (1883) are located in the bottom left corner.

History & Provenance

Created in 1883, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is accessible as part of the museum's holdings.

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.