Vue du Mont Blanc
1804
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1804
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a drawing of a mountain, likely the Mont Blanc, done in black and white chalk on gray paper. The artist used simple materials to create a sense of depth and texture. This drawing is interesting because it shows the artist's ability to suggest details without drawing every single one. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Jean Antoine Linck use contrasts of light and dark to create depth in their work.
![The Alps [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/be3c1d8551c9fe49/thumb.webp)
