Artwork

The Lovers' Walk, No.2

The Lovers' Walk, No.2, by Francis Seymour Haden, ink, 1864
The Lovers' Walk, No.2, by Francis Seymour Haden, ink, 1864

The Lovers' Walk, No.2 is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The Lovers' Walk, No.

About this work

Overview

The Lovers' Walk, No.2 is a print created by Francis Seymour Haden in 1864 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene forest scene with a winding path, a central stream, and figures near a background building. The loose, scratchy lines evoke a sense of spontaneity.

Technique & Style

Haden employed etching and drypoint to achieve a textured appearance, allowing ink to collect in the plate's grooves. This enabled the production of multiple prints from a single image.

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.