A Thicket; a Gnarled Willow Tree at Left, a Thicket of Vegetation at Right
1828
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1828
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows tangled trees and bushes crowding the scene. The branches twist sharply, and the leaves clump thickly, almost like a dark maze. A few small figures hide among the plants, barely visible. The artist used sharp lines to show how rough and wild the plants look. This style was common in etchings, where the tool cuts into the metal plate to create the image. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
