A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk is a 1830 ink by David Lucas, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with a small bridge over a stream. Tall trees frame the view, and sheep graze near the water’s edge. The dark tones make the light spots on the water and leaves stand out. The artist used a technique called *mezzotint*, which creates deep shadows and soft textures by scraping metal plates. This method was popular for detailed landscape prints in the early 1800s. Look up Lucas, David to see more of his work in this style.
