Banks of the Yanne (Les Bord de la Yanne)
1888
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a quiet, wavy landscape with no people in sight. The ground looks uneven, covered in patches of grass and dirt, and the horizon is faint. The artist used only black lines on a light background, making the scene feel rough and sketchy. The lines are drawn in a way that suggests movement, like water or wind shaping the land. This style is typical of etchings, where the artist scratches into a metal plate to create the image. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
