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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
An influential teacher, Dow articulated his artistic beliefs in Composition: A Series of Exercises in Art Structure for the Use of Students and Teachers (1899). His revolutionary approach was rooted in the idea that music was "the key to the other fine arts, since its essence is pure beauty." Dow believed that modern art should aspire to be "visual music."
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Martinus Rørbye — Landscape near Bangsbo, North Jutland, Wit
Frank Short (British, 1857–1945) — Gathering the Flock on Ma
François Cachoud — Landschapsimpressie
Anonymous — Cloud Study
William James Müller — Study of Trees by a Mountain Stream
Titian (Italian, c. 1488–1576) — The Submersion of Pharaoh's
Hugo Burghel (German, 1853–1903) — Hoher Gull
Muirhead Bone (British, 1876–1953) — Entering Bergen
Alphonse Legros (French, 1837–1911) — Evening
Auguste Louis Lepère (French, 1849–1918) — Etang d'Issy les 
Georges Godin (French) — The Yellow Evening 
James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — Early Morning
