In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
The mottled texture of the sky is an example of Homer’s blotting technique—a subtractive process in which he applied a wash of water, sprinkled some breadcrumbs, and then gently rubbed the paper with his fingers in order to absorb the extra color, leaving behind a granulated texture.
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François Bonvin (French, 1817–1887) — Boat on a Beach, Le Tr
Gustave Courbet — The Fishing Boat
William L. Picknell (American, 1854–1897) — Pointe de Cabell