Tivoli
1905
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1905
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tivoli is a 1905 ink by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white print of a hillside covered in tiny, detailed trees and bushes. At the top, a cluster of buildings sits tightly together, including a few with arched doorways and small windows. The scene looks quiet, with no people or movement—just the texture of the plants and the rough edges of the structures. The artist used a scratchy, layered technique to build up the shadows and lines, giving the print a gritty, almost sketchy feel. This isn’t a painting but a print made by etching, where the artist carves into a metal plate. Next, check out technique: etching to see how artists like this create prints.
Donald Shaw MacLaughlan (1876–1938) was an artist.
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