Château de Chaumont
1869
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1869
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a castle with tall, pointed towers and a gatehouse in the center. A winding road leads up to it, lined with trees and a few people walking. In the foreground, a man rows a boat on a river, while another person stands near the water’s edge. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
