Edge of a Wood (Lisiere de bois)
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a quiet forest edge. Trees fill the left side, their branches tangled and dark. Light spills in from the right, hitting a small hill covered in bushes. The ground is rough lines—maybe rocks or roots. The whole scene feels sketchy, like it was drawn fast. Look closer at the trees. Their bark and leaves are made of tiny scratches, not smooth shapes. This is how the artist built up the dark parts. Want to see more like this? Check out etching, drypoint.
