Mill Pond at Windsor, Connecticut
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet pond surrounded by trees and bushes. The water is rough, with lots of small waves or ripples. In the distance, there’s a building half-hidden by the trees. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show light and shadow. The lines are thick in some spots and faint in others, giving it a hand-drawn feel. Next, check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
