Lime Kilns, View in Cumberland
1803
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1803
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lime Kilns, View in Cumberland is a 1803 ink by John Hassell, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet coastal scene. A small sailboat drifts near a rocky shore, while two large vases sit on the beach in the foreground. Behind them, a tree and rolling hills frame the view, with soft waves lapping at the rocks. The title says this is "Lime Kilns, View in Cumberland," and it was made in 1803. The artist used a technique called aquatint, which lets ink blend smoothly for a watercolor-like effect. Look up aquatint to see how it creates those dreamy, toned landscapes.
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