In the Land of Promise
1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Frederick Juengling
Frederick Juengling (1886–1886) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
In the Land of Promise is a 1886 ink by Frederick Juengling, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded room is packed with people sitting on benches, some reading, others resting. A woman in the center holds a baby while a young girl sits nearby, looking down. The space feels cramped, with suitcases and a small table holding a bottle and a hat. A sign in the back reads something about "Land of Promise," and the whole scene is drawn in black lines with no color. The artist used a technique that makes everything look like it’s carved into the paper. The lines are tight and detailed, giving the scene a textured feel. Next, check out engraving to see how this style works.
Frederick Juengling (1886–1886) was an artist.
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