Cottages and Farm Buildings with a Man Sketching
1645
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small farm with two houses, a barn, and a big tree. The lines are scratchy and dark, like someone drew fast. A hill rises behind the buildings, and a lone tree stands on the right. The artist used a sharp tool to make the lines. This was common in the 1600s. Look up etching to see how it works.
