Stairway in an Italian Garden
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet garden scene with a wide stone staircase leading up to a building. A small group of people sits by a tree near the bottom, while a bridge arches over a pond in the middle. The sky is filled with fluffy clouds, and the trees have soft, blooming branches. The artist used a mix of light and dark tones to create depth, focusing on the play of light on the stairs and water. The overall mood feels calm and a little dreamy. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: aquatint.
