The Lovers' Walk, No.2
1864
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1864
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with tangled trees and a winding path. A small stream cuts through the center, and a few people stand near a building in the background. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick pencil strokes. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a textured look. This was a way to make multiple prints from one drawing. Next, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
