1856
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gorge in the Rocks (Gorge dans les rochers) is a 1856 ink by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows jagged rocks and a narrow path winding through them. Tall cliffs rise on both sides, with a tiny stream trickling at the bottom. The lines are rough and textured, making the rocks look heavy and uneven. A few sparse trees lean into the scene, and the sky peeks faintly at the top. The artist used a method called etching, where acid bites into metal plates to create deep, grainy lines. This makes the rocks feel almost three-dimensional. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
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