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An Old Willow by a Stream

Johann Georg von Dillis

1793

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

An Old Willow by a Stream is a 1793 ink by Johann Georg von Dillis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Johann Georg von Dillis
When & what style?: 1793 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white scene of tangled trees and bushes by a stream. The branches twist in every direction, filling most of the space. Below, the water looks calm, with a few small shapes that might be animals or people. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the trees look dense and wild. This style was common in the late 1700s. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.