Forsmarck

Forsmarck

Elias Martin

1778

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy street scene with people, horses, and carriages. Trees line the path, and a large building sits in the background. A few small groups of people walk or stand near the road, while a dog runs loose. The artist used fine lines to capture details like clothing and horse harnesses. The scene looks like a snapshot of daily life from long ago. Next, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this one.

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