Untitled c. 19th century

"Untitled" is a 19th-century mezzotint by American artist William B. Closson, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The work depicts a shadowy landscape with two figures walking towards a faint light in the distance. The dramatic use of light and shadow is characteristic of the Romantic movement, which emphasized the emotional and subjective experience of the artist. The mezzotint, a technique that uses a roughened plate to create tonal gradations, adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of the piece.