The Two Couples in the Forest

About this work

This black-and-white print shows four people standing in a wooded area. Two women face each other, one holding a fan and the other adjusting her sleeve. Behind them, two men stand—one in a hat, the other in a long robe holding a staff. The trees and ground are drawn with fine lines, giving a textured look. Notice how the artist uses tiny parallel lines to build up shadows and details, like fabric folds and tree bark. This is called cross-hatching. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.