Gothic Night
1926
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1926
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a tall, detailed cathedral door at night. The carvings on the door look like twisted ropes and sharp points, with small figures hidden in the designs. To the right, a spire rises above smaller buildings and trees. The artist used lines to make the dark shapes pop against the light background. The door’s carvings look almost like lacework, but rougher. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these textures.
