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Rider on a Path by a Waterfall, by Johann Christoph Dietzsch, ink, 1734

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Overview

Rider on a Path by a Waterfall is a 1734 ink by Johann Christoph Dietzsch, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Johann Christoph Dietzsch
When & what style?
1734 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet landscape with two people walking along a path next to a waterfall. A large tree stands near the water, its branches spreading wide. The scene is detailed with rocks, bushes, and a distant hill under a cloudy sky. The artist used shading to create depth, especially in the water and foliage. Notice how the lines guide your eye from the path to the waterfall. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made prints.

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