Rider on a Path
1734
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1734
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet forest scene with a winding path beside a small stream. Tall trees line the path, and a few people walk or ride horses along it. The sky is light, with soft clouds, and the ground has rocks and patches of grass. The artist used fine lines to show details like the texture of the trees and the ripples in the water. This is a good example of how artists in the past made prints by carving into metal plates. Look up etching to see how this technique works.
