1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape is a 1870 ink by Adolphe Appian, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river cutting through a wooded area. The water is calm, with rocks and small plants poking out here and there. Trees line the banks, some bare, some with leaves, and a few houses peek through in the distance. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel crisp and detailed. The trees and water look almost three-dimensional, even though it’s just ink on paper. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists create these kinds of prints.
Adolphe Appian (born as Jacques Barthelemy Adolphe Appian; 28 August 1819 – 29 April 1898) was a French landscape painter and etcher.
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