1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Albury is a 1645 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet countryside scene. In the foreground, a fence runs along a grassy hill. Two bare trees stand near the fence, their branches twisted and detailed. Beyond them, a large building with columns sits on a raised platform, surrounded by smaller trees and a distant hillside dotted with more buildings. The artist used shading to show depth, especially in the trees and fence. The sky is simple, with just a few light clouds. The name "Albury" is written in the top right corner, hinting at the place depicted. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints with acid and metal plates.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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