Sunset
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet landscape with two bare trees framing a hillside. The trees stand on the left and right, their branches twisted against a dark sky. The hillside is covered in dense, textured lines that suggest grass or brush, fading into shadow. The artist used only black ink to create deep contrasts between light and dark. This makes the trees and hill look almost three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
