Gathering of May-lily (La cueillette du muguet)
1908
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1908
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows two people in a forest. One stands tall, holding a bundle of sticks, while the other kneels, gathering flowers from the ground. The trees around them are thick with leaves, and the shadows create a textured, almost tangled look. The artist used lots of fine lines to build up dark and light areas, making the scene feel detailed and layered. This is a wood engraving, which means the design was carved into wood before being printed. Next, check out engraving to see how this technique works up close.
