Index
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Index is a 1892 ink by James Henry Moser, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two black letters—an "F" and an "R"—connected by a wavy line. The letters are thick and bold, with swirls and flourishes that look almost like vines or ribbons. Above the letters, there’s a small sketch of a bird or plant with sharp, spiky leaves. The artist used a printing method called lithography, which lets ink stick to smooth and rough parts of a stone or plate. This makes the lines look slightly uneven and textured. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists use it to create prints.
