Artwork

Landscape with Hay Wagon

Landscape with Hay Wagon, by Charles Volkmar, ink, 1875
Landscape with Hay Wagon, by Charles Volkmar, ink, 1875

Landscape with Hay Wagon is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles Volkmar. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Hay Wagon is a print created by Charles Volkmar around 1875 using etching and roulette techniques on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape with a pond, trees, and a distant hill. The scene is characterized by misty atmosphere, reflected in the soft gray tones and gentle ripples on the water.

Technique & Style

Volkmar employed fine lines and shading to convey depth and emphasize natural details. The etching technique involved scraping ink into a metal plate to produce the printed image, allowing for nuanced texture and tone.

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Volkmar

Charles Volkmar (1841–1914) was an American artist, born in Baltimore.

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