Willows
1880
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Willows is a 1880 ink by Carl C. Brenner, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a small wooden bridge. Two people stand near the center of the bridge, looking out over the water. Tall trees with bare branches frame the scene, and the water below is dotted with reeds. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture light and movement, almost like a quick pencil drawing. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists focused on real-life scenes over polished details. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one used acid and metal plates to create prints.
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