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The Salt Pond from the Salt Pond Knob, No. 1

Woldemar Rau

1857

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

The Salt Pond from the Salt Pond Knob, No. 1 is a 1857 ink by Woldemar Rau, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Woldemar Rau
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a quiet landscape with rolling hills, a small pond, and a few scattered trees. Three people stand on a rocky outcrop in the foreground, looking out over the scene. The sky is soft with light clouds, and the whole view feels calm and open. The title at the bottom tells us this is "The Salt Pond from the Salt Pond Knob," suggesting the artist captured a real place. The paper has a smooth texture, and the colors are gentle, almost like a sketch. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists like this made detailed prints.