The Little Park (Le petite parc)
1763
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1763
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a quiet park with winding paths and small trees. The lines are loose and sketchy, like quick pencil strokes. In the distance, a few people walk along a bridge over a river, while a building sits near the water’s edge. The artist packed a lot of detail into the trees—every branch looks alive. The whole scene feels light and airy, even though it’s just black and white. Next, check out how this was made with etching.
