Landscape (Paysage)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of tall, leafless trees with jagged branches against a pale background. The lines are loose and wavy, almost like quick scribbles. The ground looks rough, with scattered grass or brush. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create texture. This was common in the 1800s for expressive drawings. Try looking up etching to see how this method works.
