The Heart of the Andes
1862
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1862
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Heart of the Andes is a 1862 ink by William Forrest, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a lush, misty valley with towering mountains in the background. A river winds through dense forests, and a waterfall spills over rocks near the center. Tall trees and rugged cliffs fill the scene, while a few tiny figures stand near the water’s edge. The sky is soft with light clouds, and the colors lean toward greens, blues, and earthy browns. The title *The Heart of the Andes* hints this is a made-up place—artists often mixed real and imagined landscapes. The tiny people make the nature feel huge and untouched, like a quiet, wild world. Want to know more? Check out the technique: engraving.
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