Tree Trunks

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, c. 1860s

The image shows a large, old tree with gnarled and twisted branches extending into empty space. The horizon is not visible. The artist employed a style of sketching, with lines creating a textured depiction of the bark and branches. The background is unadorned, highlighting the tree. The color palette consists of brown and gray against a tan canvas. Twigs and branches extend around the tree, with shading enhancing the dimensionality.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
c. 1860s
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
image (irregular): 25.72 × 26.67 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a large, old tree with gnarled and twisted branches extending into empty space. The horizon is not visible. The artist employed a style of sketching, with lines creating a textured depiction of the bark and branches. The background is unadorned, highlighting the tree. The color palette consists of brown and gray against a tan canvas. Twigs and branches extend around the tree, with shading enhancing the dimensionality.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868