Landscape with Boat, 1st plate (Le paysage au bateau)
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 quiet river scene with two people in a small boat. The water looks calm, and the shore has rolling hills covered in trees. A few buildings peek through the trees in the distance. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show light and shadow. This style makes the scene feel alive but also a little dreamy. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made prints.
