Memories of Fountainebleau in the Rain (Souvenir de Fountainebleau (Effet de pluie))
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 lone tree standing in the rain, its branches heavy with water. The lines are all jagged and rough, like the artist was pressing hard with the tool. The ground is a blur of strokes, as if the rain is still falling. The artist used a technique where they scratched into the metal plate instead of drawing on it. This left thick, dark lines that pop against the lighter background. Next, look up drypoint to see how this method works.
