The Alamo

The Alamo

Robert Shaw

1905

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a grand, weathered building with tall columns and a big arched doorway. A man on horseback stands in front, holding the reins of another horse. Trees and a fence frame the scene, with a mountain in the background. The building looks old and worn, with vines climbing up the walls. The artist used shading to show depth and texture, making the stone look rough. Look up etching to see how artists like Shaw create detailed prints like this.

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