Bridge and Stream [verso] 1946

"Bridge and Stream [verso]" is an etching by American artist Douglas Warner Gorsline, created in 1946. The image depicts a bridge arching over a stream, with two figures fishing from the top of the bridge. The scene is rendered in delicate detail, with the artist capturing the subtle textures of the water, foliage, and stonework. The etching's composition is dynamic, with the lines of the fishing rods leading the eye through the picture plane. Gorsline's work is known for its atmospheric quality and subtle use of light and shadow, creating a sense of tranquility and depth in this rural scene.