The Billows 1909

drawing, print, etching, paper

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

ink painting

print

pen sketch

etching

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

paper

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

united-states

watercolour illustration

watercolor

Donald Shaw MacLaughlan's 1909 etching "The Billows" depicts a sweeping panorama of rolling hills and valleys, likely a scene from the artist's native Scotland. MacLaughlan, known for his landscapes and cityscapes, used the etching technique to create a textured, atmospheric representation of the natural world. "The Billows," held by the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into MacLaughlan's artistic practice and the beauty of the Scottish countryside.