Eagham Lock
1859
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1859
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a wooden bridge and lock. The water is calm, reflecting the trees and fence posts along the bank. A lone figure stands on the bridge, small against the landscape. The artist used a sharp, precise line to capture every detail—even the ripples in the water. The paper has a textured look, likely from the printing method. Next, check out how this work uses etching.