View of a Waterfall, Austria
1681
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Melchior Küsel
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View of a Waterfall, Austria is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a wild, tangled forest with a waterfall pouring down rocky cliffs. The trees are dense, their branches twisting in every direction, and the water looks rough and fast-moving. A small path winds through the scene, leading toward the falls. The text at the bottom names it a "prospect of a waterfall" in Austria, made in 1681. The artist used a technique that creates fine lines and shading, giving the scene depth without color. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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