Carmosine (projet de programme)
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a woman in a long dress walking near water at dusk. Behind her, a large tree looms darkly, and a castle or tower sits in the distance. The sky is muted, and the whole scene looks soft and slightly blurry. The artist used a printing method called aquatint to create smooth, shadowy tones. This helped make the scene feel quiet and dreamy. Look up aquatint to see how artists use acid and resin to make subtle shades.
