Mountains and Lake
1923
Medium
engraving in black
Dimensions
plate: 33.1 × 25.6 cm (13 1/16 × 10 1/16 in.) sheet: 39.4 × 28.7 cm (15 1/2 × 11 5/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With
Accession Number
2012.119.18
Art Historical Context
**Mountains and Lake** by Rodewald, created in 1923, viewers into a striking black engraving that captures the majestic interplay of rugged peaks and tranquil waters. Measuring 33.1 × 25.6 cm on the plate this intaglio print exemplifies the precision of engraving, where fine lines incised into a metal plate hold ink to produce rich, velvety blacks and crisp whites. Rodewald's composition likely emphasizes dramatic contrasts, evoking the timeless allure of alpine landscapes during the interwar years. As a classified print in the National Gallery of Art's collection (Department CG-W), this work...