Artwork
A Snow Slide in the City
A Snow Slide in the City is an ink print by the Impressionist artist American 19th Century. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Snow Slide in the City is a wood engraving print depicting a winter scene.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork shows people sledding down a snowy hill in an urban setting, capturing an everyday moment with a sense of joy and playfulness, which was an unconventional subject for art at the time.
Technique & Style
The image was created using the wood engraving technique, a method that involves carving a design into a wooden block to produce a printed image.
Artist & collection
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