Landscape with Wagon
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a rocky hillside with two people and a wagon. One person is leading a horse, while the other stands beside the wagon, which is loaded with what looks like a bundle. Trees and bushes cover the hill, and a river runs along the bottom. The sky is light, with distant hills faintly visible. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the trees and rocks. The scene looks quiet, almost like a moment frozen in time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
