Flora
1929
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1929
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman stands in a garden, surrounded by lush, detailed leaves and branches. Soft light falls on her face and dress, making her glow against the dark background. Hassam carved this scene with fine lines, using etching and drypoint to shape both figure and foliage. The way he contrasts the smooth skin and rough leaves feels almost three-dimensional. It’s like he built the whole scene from tiny scratches on metal. Try looking up drypoint next.
