Gegend bei Aichen bei Salzburg (The Region near Aichen near Salzburg)
1830
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a simple wooden house with a thatched roof. In front, a woman in a long dress stands at the doorway while a man leans on a stick nearby. A cow grazes in the grass, and a horse is tied to a post. Trees frame the house, and hills rise in the background. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. The text at the bottom names the place: *Gegend bei Aichen bei Salzburg*. Next, check out how etching works to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
