Landscape with Travellers
1756
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1756
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Travellers is a 1756 ink by John Smith, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with tall trees framing a small clearing. A winding path cuts through the greenery, leading to a distant hill. Two figures walk together near a rocky stream, their forms simple and small against the dense trees. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and texture, making the trees look thick and real. The sky is light but busy, with wispy clouds that feel soft. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.
