The Iron Gate, Charleroi
1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1911
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a train station with tracks leading straight into the distance. The walls are rough and dark, almost like ink smudges. A train sits in the middle, its shape fuzzy but clear enough to see the engine and a few cars. The artist used a scratchy, uneven line—like they dragged a tool over the stone. It makes the whole scene feel raw and fast, like a quick sketch. Look up lithography to see how this printing method works.
