Tree Trunks

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, vers les années 1860

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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datation
vers les années 1860
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
image (irregular): 25,72 × 26,67 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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