Mill near the Grand Chartreuse
1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a dark, moody river scene with tall trees and rocky banks. A small bridge crosses the water in the middle. The sky is barely visible, just a thin line at the top. The whole scene looks rough, with lots of texture in the trees and rocks. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth. This was a common way to print images back then. Look up etching to see how artists make prints like this.
