Selva (Woods)
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a dark, tangled forest by a river. The trees are thick with leaves, almost blocking the sky. The water looks calm, with soft lines running through it. Shadows and light mix to create depth, making the scene feel quiet and still. The artist used a technique called etching, where lines are scratched into a metal plate to create the image. This method lets for fine details in the leaves and bark. Next, look up etching to see how this process works.
