An Oak Forest with a Family of Travelers
1820
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1820
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
An Oak Forest with a Family of Travelers is a 1820 ink by Emanuel Steiner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet forest scene with thick trees and winding paths. A small family stands near a stream, looking at something on the ground. The trees are detailed with lots of lines, and the light filters through the leaves. The artist used a technique called *cross-hatching*—lots of crisscrossed lines—to create shadows and depth. This style makes the scene feel real and alive. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how it works in other art.
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