Tree of Temperance

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1848

This print shows a view of a large tree. Behind the tree, the horizon line is low, with two buildings visible on the left and right, as well as some smaller trees and plants. The central tree has dense branches and leaves and is adorned with various colored circular fruits or ornaments labeled with words like "Courage," "Hope," and "Charity." The ornaments are in vibrant shades of blue, red, and yellow, which stand out against the green leaves and the brown of the tree trunk. Below the tree, standing on the right, are three people with their backs to us, looking up. Below the print are several lines of text.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Date
1848
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This print shows a view of a large tree. Behind the tree, the horizon line is low, with two buildings visible on the left and right, as well as some smaller trees and plants. The central tree has dense branches and leaves and is adorned with various colored circular fruits or ornaments labeled with words like "Courage," "Hope," and "Charity." The ornaments are in vibrant shades of blue, red, and yellow, which stand out against the green leaves and the brown of the tree trunk. Below the tree, standing on the right, are three people with their backs to us, looking up. Below the print are several lines of text.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850