Cliffs in a Storm

About this work

This print shows a jagged cliff rising steeply from choppy water. The waves crash against the rocks, and the sky above is swirling with thick, dark lines. The whole scene feels wild and rough, with no smooth edges anywhere. The artist used tiny, precise lines to build up the texture—like scratching into the paper to show water, rock, and stormy sky. It’s all in black and white, but the different pressures of the lines create light and dark areas. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and needles.