Rear View of the Convent with Waterfall
1829
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a quiet hillside scene with a waterfall tumbling down rocky cliffs. Trees and bushes cover the slopes, and a small path winds through the greenery. At the top, a building with a church steeple sits among the trees. The artist used shading to make the waterfall look like it’s rushing over the rocks. The lines are precise but soft, giving the scene a dreamy feel. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
