Artwork

Forest Interior

Forest Interior, by John Henry Hill, 1870
Forest Interior, by John Henry Hill, 1870

Forest Interior is a drawing by the Impressionist artist John Henry Hill. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Forest Interior is a drawing by John Henry Hill, created around 1870. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene forest path flanked by tall, slender trees. The scene features a damp ground with puddles and rocks, and branches with bare limbs set against a hazy background.

Technique & Style

Loose, sketchy lines are used to convey movement in the water and foliage, a style characteristic of 19th-century landscape drawings that leaves details to the viewer's interpretation.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Henry Hill

John Henry Hill (1839–1922) was an artist, born in West Nyack.

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