River Landscape with Figures and a Boat at Water's Edge
1768
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1768
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River Landscape with Figures and a Boat at Water's Edge is a 1768 ink by Nicolas Pérignon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet river scene with wavy water and small islands of trees. A lone boat with three figures drifts near the shore, while a larger tree stands on the left bank. In the distance, a church steeple pokes above flat land. The artist used fine lines to suggest light and movement, especially in the water’s texture. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.
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