Mountainous Landscape with a Waterfall, Round Tower, Castle, and Banditti
1754
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1754
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a dark, dramatic landscape with a waterfall tumbling down a rocky hillside. A small castle sits on a hill, and a tower stands alone near the water’s edge. Trees clump thickly around the scene, and the sky above is faint but stormy. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and texture, making the scene feel rough and wild. This style was part of a bigger trend in art at the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
