Untitled
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows three kids playing around a shallow basin of water. One child in a red outfit leans over the edge, another in a striped shirt sits with a fish in hand, and a baby in a blue robe reaches toward the water. Inside the basin, a turtle and small fish swim near ripples drawn in ink. The artist used simple lines and bold colors to keep the scene lively. Notice how the kids’ clothes and the water’s patterns stand out against the plain background. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create shading with lines.
