Newark, N.J., from the Passaic
1879
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1879
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a riverbank with a steamboat docked near buildings and trees. The water is calm, reflecting the boat and shore. In the distance, a factory with tall smokestacks puffs smoke into the sky. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and movement—like a snapshot of a moment. The brown tones make it feel like an old photograph. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
