Prayers 1816

"Prayers" is an 1816 etching by Antoine Pierre Mongin. The print depicts a landscape scene with a bridge, a tower, and a group of figures gathered beneath a cluster of trees. The scene is likely inspired by the French countryside, where Mongin spent much of his career. The image is a fine example of the Romantic style, with its focus on nature and its emphasis on mood and atmosphere. The etching is part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.