In the Forest of Fontainebleau (Dans la foret de Fontainebleau)
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 sketch shows a tangled forest. Trees fill the whole picture, their branches twisted and thick. The ground is a mess of roots and shadows. Light fades near the edges, leaving the center dark. The artist used sharp lines to show how wild the trees look. This style was popular in the 1800s. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists make prints like this.
