Stag in the Water

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a deer drinking from a calm river. Behind it, a leafless tree stands on the bank, and a distant village sits on a hill. The lines are sharp and detailed, with wavy water and soft shadows. The artist used a technique that scratches lines into metal plates. This lets ink fill the grooves, creating the dark lines you see. Next, look up etching to see how artists make prints like this.