Riverscape with a Waterfall
1768
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1768
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Riverscape with a Waterfall. It was made in 1768. The artist used graphite and scratching-out on paper, which is an interesting technique. The fact that it's from 1768 makes it notable, as this was a time when artists were starting to experiment with new styles. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.