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View from the Hawks Nest

Woldemar Rau

1857

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

View from the Hawks Nest 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 print shows a wide valley with rolling hills and a winding river cutting through it. A few people stand or sit near the water’s edge, dressed in long skirts and hats. Tall trees and rocky outcrops dot the landscape, while birds fly in the sky above. The title at the bottom reads *"View from the Hawks Nest,"* marking this as a specific spot in Virginia. The artist used a mix of soft shading and fine lines to show light and depth. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.