Landscape with a Boy in a Tree (Paysage avec un garcon grimpe sur un arbre, dite "Le denicheur d'oiseaux")
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 boy sitting in a tree, surrounded by thick branches and leaves. The bark and twigs are detailed, almost like a sketch. The boy looks small against the big tree, and the ground below is filled with grass and shadows. The artist used a sharp tool to carve into the paper, creating a rough, textured look. This was a common way to make prints in the 1800s. Next, look up technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
