The Lock

About this work

This print shows a quiet river scene with a wooden lock and a big tree. Two people are on a boat, one standing and holding a pole, the other sitting. A third person leans against the tree, looking out. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, and the water has small waves. The artist used shading to make the clouds and tree look dramatic. This style was popular in the 1800s for showing nature as powerful. Look up Romanticism to see more art like this.