June

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, c.1910

The image shows a person standing among a group of trees, looking into a dense forest. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The scene is dominated by overlapping trees and foliage that extend upwards, suggesting a continuous canopy. The painting technique involves soft brushstrokes that blur the edges between the trees and the undergrowth, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The color palette is dominated by shades of green and blue, with occasional hints of brown and muted pastel tones, adding to the sense of depth and mystery in the wooded landscape. Light filters in from the distance, softly illuminating parts of the scene and enhancing the interplay between light and shadow.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Date
c.1910
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
40.64 × 50.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person standing among a group of trees, looking into a dense forest. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The scene is dominated by overlapping trees and foliage that extend upwards, suggesting a continuous canopy. The painting technique involves soft brushstrokes that blur the edges between the trees and the undergrowth, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The color palette is dominated by shades of green and blue, with occasional hints of brown and muted pastel tones, adding to the sense of depth and mystery in the wooded landscape. Light filters in from the distance, softly illuminating parts of the scene and enhancing the interplay between light and shadow.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916