a) On Maneuvers (recto); b) On Maneuvers (verso) (Alle Manovre)
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a group of soldiers marching in a line through a hilly, rocky landscape. Their uniforms are dark and simple, and the scene looks a bit rough, like the paper itself. Trees and tents dot the background, but everything feels sketchy and unfinished. The artist used a technique that leaves marks and texture—this is a print, not a painting. The paper shows signs of wear, like it’s been handled a lot over time. Look up etching to see how artists like this create prints with acid and needles.
