Mountain Landscape
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1673
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows jagged cliffs framing a narrow waterway. The rocks are rough and dark, with sharp edges. In the distance, a small town sits on a flat strip of land, backed by more hills. The sky is light, with wavy lines suggesting wind or mist. The artist used a technique that scratches lines into metal plates. That’s how the texture of the rocks and water looks so detailed. Check out how this works with etching.
