Autumn
1871
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1871
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet forest scene in black and white. Twisted trees with bare branches stand in the center, their roots tangled around rocks and a small stream. The background fades into a soft, misty sky, with more trees lining the horizon. Notice how the artist used shading to make the trees look rough and real, almost like you could reach out and touch the bark. The title *Autumn* hints this might be about seasonal change, but the focus is on nature’s raw details. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists carve lines into metal plates to make prints like this.