Château on a Rise
1877
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1877
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a stone château on a gentle slope, dark against a bright sky. Bare trees stand around it like black lace. The building has tall windows and a steep roof. Etching uses acid to cut lines into metal. Drypoint adds scratchy lines for texture. Here, both create sharp edges and soft shadows together. Look for more of Boulard’s prints at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
