The Edge of the Swamp c. 19th century

"The Edge of the Swamp" is a 19th-century etching by American artist Peter Moran (1841-1914), currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The artwork showcases Moran's skill in capturing the subtle details of a woodland scene, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow through the branches of a dense forest. The etching captures the atmospheric mood of a swampy landscape, as the viewer glimpses a glimpse of the open sky through the dense canopy. This piece, along with other works by Moran, demonstrates his mastery of the etching technique, producing a detailed and nuanced visual representation of nature.