White Mountains
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet valley with rolling hills in the distance. A small house sits near the water’s edge, surrounded by trees. In the foreground, cows graze on a grassy field by a river, while a lone figure walks along the bank. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow, making the scene feel calm. This is an etching, a technique where the image is carved into a metal plate. Next, check out etching to see how artists create prints this way.
