Albury
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white sketch shows a quiet river scene with trees lining both banks. A tall church spire points toward the sky on the left, while a few small buildings peek through the trees on the right. The water is dotted with tiny boats, and the sky above is lightly marked with wispy clouds. The artist used fine lines to capture details like the ripples in the water and the texture of the leaves. The title "Albury" is written at the top, hinting at a real place. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints with acid and metal plates.