Woodland Path

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, 1890s

The image displays a path winding through a woodland area, seen from a low vantage point. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the focus on the trees and the path. The brushstrokes convey a soft and fluid style, creating an impressionistic quality. The color palette is dominated by green and blue tones, with hints of brown and tan. The trees are depicted with loosely defined, blurred forms, suggesting movement or dappled light. The path disappears into the shadowy trees in the distance.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Date
1890s
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on laid paper, laid down on cardboard
Dimensions
42.2 × 51.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a path winding through a woodland area, seen from a low vantage point. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the focus on the trees and the path. The brushstrokes convey a soft and fluid style, creating an impressionistic quality. The color palette is dominated by green and blue tones, with hints of brown and tan. The trees are depicted with loosely defined, blurred forms, suggesting movement or dappled light. The path disappears into the shadowy trees in the distance.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890