Woods in the Park near Monza
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows a dark, tangled forest with thick trees and rough bark. The ground is covered in rocks and bushes, and the light barely cuts through the branches. The whole scene looks rough and textured, like the artist scratched into the paper. The artist used a mix of dark and light lines to show depth, almost like shadows. This style was common in etchings from that time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.