A Rustic Gate beside a Lake
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Rustic Gate beside a Lake is a 1764 ink by Salomon Gessner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a small wooden gate set in a stone wall. Beyond it, a path leads to a lake where boats float in the distance. Trees with thick branches frame the scene, and a thatched-roof hut sits to the left. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, making the gate and trees look almost three-dimensional. The lake and boats in the background give a sense of calm and openness. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Gessner made detailed prints like this.
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