Trees by a Rock
1845
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows two tall trees growing on a rocky hillside. The ground is uneven, with patches of grass and bushes. In the distance, faint mountains fade into a light sky. The artist used shading to make the trees look solid and the rocks textured. This was done with an etching technique, where lines are scratched into a metal plate. Look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints this way.
