Large Coltsfoot
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a big patch of plants growing by water. The leaves are thick and round, some curled at the edges. The stems are tangled, and the background has trees and a sky. The artist focused on small details in the leaves and stems. This was made in 1843 using a printing method that lets you see texture. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
