River Landscape
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a river winding through a quiet landscape. People fish in boats, walk along the shore, and tend to small buildings near the water. In the distance, a rocky hill rises behind a cluster of trees and houses, with a faint sky above. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement in the water and trees, almost like a quick study. The brown ink and blue wash give it a soft, faded look. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
