Little Burner of Grass (Le petit bruleur d'herbe)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small, rough hut in a wooded area. A person is crouched near the hut, tending to a fire. Trees and bushes fill the background, and the whole scene feels quiet and a little lonely. The artist used shading to show light and shadow, making the scene feel real. This is a type of print called an etching, where lines are scratched into metal before inking. Look up *etching* to see how artists create prints like this.
