Pastoral
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows two women sitting on a rocky hillside. One holds a basket, the other leans back with a relaxed pose. Trees and bushes fill the background, and the sky has wispy clouds. The word "PASTORAL" is printed at the bottom, along with a date. The artist used fine lines to create soft shapes and textures, like the folds in their clothes. This style was common in etchings, where the plate holds ink in grooves made by a needle. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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