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Encombe Woods (No.1)

Encombe Woods (No.1), by Francis Seymour Haden, graphite, 1881
Encombe Woods (No.1), by Francis Seymour Haden, graphite, 1881

Encombe Woods (No.1) is a graphite print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Encombe Woods (No.

About this work

Overview

Encombe Woods (No.1) is an etching by Francis Seymour Haden, created in 1881. The print depicts a serene forest scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features two deer near a stream, rendered simply yet distinctly amidst the surrounding foliage. The artist's loose lines and varied tonal marks evoke a sense of natural tranquility.

Technique & Style

Haden employed etching techniques, retouching the print with pencil or crayon. The resulting image is characterized by quick, expressive lines and a mix of dark and light marks, conveying texture and movement.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.