Artwork
The Plan

The Plan is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Rajon. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Plan is a print by Paul Rajon, created in 1870, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men navigating a narrow, muddy street flanked by tall trees. One figure, dressed in light attire and aided by a cane, is guided by the other, who wears a dark coat and offers support.
Technique & Style
Rajon employed rapid, irregular strokes to convey a sense of movement and texture, particularly in the rendering of clothing and the ground, exemplifying a style characteristic of late 19th-century prints that captured everyday scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Adolphe Rajon was a French painter and printmaker, who started his career as a photographer.














