A Rider by a Mountain Pond at Sunset
1874
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called A Rider by a Mountain Pond at Sunset. It was made in the 1870s. The artist used charcoal with stumping on wove paper, which is an interesting technique. This combination of medium and technique was often used during that time period to create soft, textured effects. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.
