Kauterskill Clove

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1860

The drawing depicts a scene with a cluster of trees and foliage. The point of view is at eye level. There is no prominent horizon depicted. The style of the pencil work shows delicate and precise brushstrokes, capturing intricate details of the tree branches and leaves with varied line weights. The color palette is minimal, with soft gray pencil lines on a muted beige or off-white paper. Closest to us are two large trees with textured bark and intricate branches, surrounded by more trees and foliage fading into the background.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Date
1860
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
38.42 × 27.94 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The drawing depicts a scene with a cluster of trees and foliage. The point of view is at eye level. There is no prominent horizon depicted. The style of the pencil work shows delicate and precise brushstrokes, capturing intricate details of the tree branches and leaves with varied line weights. The color palette is minimal, with soft gray pencil lines on a muted beige or off-white paper. Closest to us are two large trees with textured bark and intricate branches, surrounded by more trees and foliage fading into the background.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868