Artwork
Ferry at Schwabel Weiss
Ferry at Schwabel Weiss is a print by the Impressionist artist Otto Henry Bacher. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ferry at Schwabel Weiss, created in 1879, is an oil painting by Otto H. Bacher, an American artist known for his work in multiple mediums, including etchings, illustrations, and landscape paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene river scene featuring a ferry on the left and a village on the right, conveying a sense of peaceful everyday life.
Technique & Style
Bacher employed a diverse color palette, contrasting soft blues and greens for the water and foliage with warm earth tones for the village. Notably, feathery brushstrokes depict rippling water, suggesting movement and vitality.
History & Provenance
Ferry at Schwabel Weiss is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Bacher's contribution to American landscape and genre painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
