Le Petit Parc
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet park with two people walking along a path under big trees. In the background, there’s a fence and a building peeking through the branches. Near the bottom, a few people sit on a bench or steps by a small pond, while others stand or walk around. The artist used fine lines to show every leaf and shadow, making the scene feel detailed yet soft. This kind of drawing was made by pressing ink into metal plates—a method called etching. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these delicate lines.
