Artwork
Untitled (Crossing A Brook In The Woods)
Untitled (Crossing A Brook In The Woods) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James S. King. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1885, AT THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN AT WASHINGTON, D.C. BY FISHEL, ADLER, & SCHWARTZ. in plate, lower center; signed: Jas. S. King in pencil, lower right; Francis C. Jones in pencil, lower left.
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Overview
Untitled (Crossing A Brook In The Woods) is an etching created by James S. King in 1885.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two figures, an adult and a child, navigating a shallow woodland stream. The adult, dressed in a long skirt and apron, guides the child, who wears a simple dress and cap, through the water. The scene is set amidst tall, bare trees and an overcast sky reflected in the stream.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to capture the subtleties of the scene, including the ripples in the water and the folds in the figures' clothing, creating a quiet and realistic atmosphere.
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