A Backwater

Francis Seymour Haden

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape drawing titled "A Backwater" by Francis Seymour Haden. The drawing is in shades of brown on a white background. The scene shows a body of water in the center with a reflection of trees. The water has a grassy bank on the left and a dirt bank on the right. There are trees and bushes on the right bank and in the background. The background also includes a fence and other trees. The drawing is on a larger piece of paper with a lighter shade of brown. The artist's signature is at the bottom right. The drawing has a simple and natural scene. The image is in a monochromatic color scheme. The drawing style is detailed and realistic. The overall mood of the image is serene.