Mill near the Grand Chartreuse
1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mill near the Grand Chartreuse is a 1816 ink by Warren B. Davis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark, misty river cutting through rocky hills. Tall trees line the banks, their branches twisted and heavy. In the distance, a small bridge crosses the water, and a building with a simple roof sits near it. The whole scene feels quiet and a little mysterious. The artist used shading to make the rocks and trees look rough and textured. This was done with a technique that lets ink fill tiny grooves in the plate. Check out etching to see how artists like this create deep shadows and details.
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