Artwork
The Heart of the Andes
The Heart of the Andes is an ink print by the Impressionist artist William Forrest. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:text in plate: Painted by F. E. Church / Engraved by William Forrest / New York. Published by J. McClure, 1st May, 1862. - London. Day & Son.
- Markings
- Marked:embossed: YCT PRINTSELLER ASSOCIATION
About this work
Overview
The Heart of the Andes is a black-and-white engraving on wove paper created in 1862 by William Forrest.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a misty, mountainous valley with a winding river, waterfalls, and rocky banks, surrounded by tall trees and jagged mountains under a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced lines to create shading and depth, giving the scene a three-dimensional appearance.
Artist & collection
