Untitled
1780
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1780
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a busy riverside scene with a long wooden bridge stretching across the water. Below, people walk along a crowded path lined with hanging lanterns. Boats float on the river, and a covered pavilion sits near the center of the bridge, where a few figures gather. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, especially on the bridge’s railing and the boats. The lanterns glow softly against the night sky, adding warmth to the scene. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with layered lines.
