Essais de gravure à l'eau forte par Alexandre Calame, I, pl. 21
1838
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1838
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a towering pine tree on a rocky slope. Behind it, jagged mountains fade into mist. The artist used sharp lines to show the tree’s rough bark and the rough ground. Notice how the shadows under the tree look almost like a cave. The artist made the scene feel wild and untamed. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists create prints like this.
