A Wooded Path at Treslong, near Hillegom

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1789

The image shows a dirt path winding into the distance under a lush green tree canopy. The horizon is low in the composition where the path disappears beyond a distant bridge, adding depth. The brushstrokes give a textured effect, enhancing the depiction of foliage. The dominant color is green, with hints of earth tones from the path and flecks of blue from the sky. A figure in a red coat and black hat leans against a tree on the right.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Date
1789
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk and watercolor on blue laid paper
Dimensions
25.3 × 18.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a dirt path winding into the distance under a lush green tree canopy. The horizon is low in the composition where the path disappears beyond a distant bridge, adding depth. The brushstrokes give a textured effect, enhancing the depiction of foliage. The dominant color is green, with hints of earth tones from the path and flecks of blue from the sky. A figure in a red coat and black hat leans against a tree on the right.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914