Untitled
1762
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1762
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a lone figure sitting on the ground, facing a mountain. The person wears a loose robe and holds a walking stick. The mountain looms behind them, with wispy clouds and a pinkish sky. Below, a small village sits near a river, and the whole scene feels quiet and still. The artist used ink and color to create depth, especially in the clouds and landscape. The way the lines build up in layers gives the mountain its solid shape. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create shadows and form.
