The image shows a riverbank viewed from the side. There are tall trees on the left side, with decreasing height and density towards the background. A man is sitting by the river holding a fishing rod. The horizon is low, just above the river, creating a line towards the fisherman. The background has soft, horizontal lines hinting at distant land or water. The image uses an etching technique with fine lines and hatching for depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts between dark and light areas to convey tranquility.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1863
- Medium
- etching and roulette on chine collé on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1471 × 922 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original