Who painted Landscape with Travellers?

Landscape with Travellers was painted by John Smith.

Where can I see Landscape with Travellers?

Landscape with Travellers is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Travellers?

Landscape with Travellers is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Travellers?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Travellers are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Travellers

John Smith

Landscape with Travellers is an ink print by the Romanticist artist John Smith. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Geo & Jno Smith Chichester 1756; by later hand, upper center in very faint graphite: Ann Devon(?); by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: AN13606

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Travellers is an etching with engraving on laid paper, produced by John Smith in 1756, depicting a serene forest landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays a tranquil forest scene with a winding path, a rocky stream, and two diminutive figures walking together, evoking a sense of peaceful coexistence between nature and human presence.

Technique & Style

Smith employed fine lines to achieve detailed shadows and texture, particularly in the dense foliage, while the sky features soft, wispy clouds rendered through contrasting line work.

History & Provenance

Created in 1756, the artwork's provenance and historical context beyond its creation date are not specified in available information.

Context

As an etching with engraving, the piece reflects 18th-century printmaking techniques, where artists would carve images into metal plates for reproduction.