Mountain View with Waterfall and Water Birds
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a dark, tangled forest on the left with a lone tree standing out. In the center, a waterfall pours down rocky cliffs into a river, where a few birds float on the water. The right side has a misty, distant mountain range fading into the background. The artist used fine, scratchy lines to create texture, especially in the water and trees. This style makes the scene feel wild and dramatic. Want to see more? Check out the technique: etching.
