A Pastoral Landscape with a Stream
1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Pastoral Landscape with a Stream is a 1890 ink by Daniel Kotz, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet wetland scene. A shallow stream cuts through tall reeds, reflecting light. On the left, a fence runs along a grassy bank, with a few twisted trees standing alone. The sky above is thick with clouds, painted in soft, smudged strokes. The artist used dark ink to create deep shadows in the water and trees, giving the scene a moody feel. The loose, sketchy lines make it feel quick and natural, like a first draft of nature. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
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