The Day Before the Election
1887
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1887
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Day Before the Election is a 1887 ink by Thomas Waterman Wood, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two men standing in a dim, wooded clearing. One is dressed in a suit and hat, gesturing with his hands. The other wears a wide-brimmed hat, patched overalls, and a loose shirt, holding his hat to his chest. The background is thick with trees and shadows, and the ground looks muddy. The man in overalls seems nervous or unsure, while the other man appears to be explaining or persuading him. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in the clothes and the rough bark of the trees. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
