Kilcreggan
1897
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1897
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Kilcreggan is a 1897 ink by William Strang, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet village scene with three small houses and a big tree. The houses have thatched roofs and sit near a dirt road. A fence runs along the road, and the ground looks uneven, like it’s been plowed or trampled. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel alive but simple. The tree’s branches are thick and tangled, almost like a storm is coming. Look up etching to see how artists like this one carve into metal plates to make prints.
