The Old Mulford Farm
1929
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1929
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a quiet farm scene. Low buildings sit under tall trees. A path leads to a barn. The artist used fine lines to build shadows and textures. The lines are so fine they almost look like pencil work. This method is called drypoint. It lets the artist scratch lines directly into the plate. Try drawing this with a needle and paper. Then look up the technique called drypoint.
