Untitled (Lady by a Riverbank)
1890
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a woman in a long dress standing by a riverbank. She’s leaning against a bare tree, holding a hat in one hand. Behind her, a calm river stretches out with a few small boats and a distant village on the horizon. The artist used fine lines to create soft shadows and textures, like the folds in her dress or the ripples in the water. This style makes the scene feel quiet and peaceful. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.
