Waterfall
1795
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1795
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows a quiet mountain valley with a rushing waterfall in the center. A small wooden bridge crosses a stream, and a lone figure stands near a cross on a rocky path. Tall trees and distant hills frame the scene, giving it a peaceful, slightly misty feel. The artist used a smooth, sketchy style that makes the scene feel like a quick, natural moment. This type of print was made using a technique called lithography, which lets artists draw directly on stone. Look up lithography to see how this printing method works.
