Gust of Wind (Un coup de vent)
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
The painting shows a scene with trees and leaves blown by wind. It's done in drypoint, a technique that involves scratching a design into a plate. The artist used this method to create detailed textures and lines, which adds to the feeling of movement in the scene. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
