A Mill
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a windmill standing tall in soft light. Dark clouds gather behind it, but the building glows in sharp contrast. The sky looks almost black near the horizon. Mezzotint is a tricky technique. It uses metal plates and rocked tools to create deep shadows and bright highlights. This print is a progress proof, meaning it's an early test run before the final version. To see more of these, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
