Artwork
Road along a Winding River
Road along a Winding River is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Road along a Winding River is a drawing by Nicolas Poussin, created around 1648. It is executed in pen and brown ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene landscape featuring a meandering river that traverses a hilly terrain, with trees, paths, and distant hills rendered in precise lines.
Technique & Style
Poussin employed a grid system, drawn in black chalk, to aid in the composition. The work is characterized by the use of thin, precise lines in brown ink, without shading, to convey depth and form.
History & Provenance
This drawing was likely a preparatory study for a larger work, rather than a finished piece.
Artist & collection
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