A Swiss Cottage
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Richenda Cunningham
Richenda Cunningham (1820–1830) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Swiss Cottage is a 1825 ink by Richenda Cunningham, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a cozy wooden house with a steep roof, sitting in a forest. Tall pine trees frame the building, and a small cross sits on top. People are outside—some sitting on steps, others working in the garden or carrying baskets. The title says it’s a "Swiss Cottage," but the style looks more like a European mountain home. The artist used a smooth, sketchy style typical of early printed images. Next, check out lithography to see how this kind of drawing was made.
Richenda Cunningham (1820–1830) was an artist.
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