Landscape with Large Rock
1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a jagged rock looming over a small, winding stream. Trees cling to the rocky slope, and a lone figure stands on the right, peering down. The lines are bold and uneven, giving the scene a rough, almost sketchy feel. The artist used heavy black ink to create strong contrasts between light and dark. This makes the rock and trees stand out sharply against the page. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works in other art.
