Endpaper
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting is a gold design on blue-green paper. It's made with a technique that looks like cutting into wood to create the design. The paper is also hand-washed, which gives it a unique texture. This detail makes the painting interesting, as it shows the artist's attention to the material. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the technique: woodcut.