Buffalo, from Lake Erie
1836
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a busy harbor scene on Lake Erie. Big ships with tall masts sit near the shore, while a small boat full of people rows in the foreground. A lighthouse stands on the right, and the sky is filled with soft, fluffy clouds. The tiny details in the boat’s passengers and the ships’ rigging show careful handwork. The title at the bottom reads *Buffalo, from Lake Erie*, hinting this is a real place. Next, look up hand-colored aquatint to see how artists like this made prints look so vivid.
