Traveler taking Shelter (Le voyageur a l'abri)
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 figure standing under a tree. The person is wrapped in a long coat, holding a walking stick while resting one hand on a rock. The background is filled with quick, slanted lines that suggest wind or movement. The artist used a rough, textured style to show the rough fabric of the coat and the uneven ground. This piece was made using a printmaking method that creates sharp, layered lines. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
