Trees Profiled against the Sky

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, vers 1865

The image shows a landscape with trees densely planted on a slightly elevated area. The horizon is obscured by the trees and a green expanse extending into the distance. On the left side, there is a rocky cliff face. The painting technique captures fine details of leaves and bark, with vibrant green hues. The sky is clear blue with some white clouds. In the foreground, there is a grassy path on bare earth, evoking a peaceful rural scene. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and blues.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datation
vers 1865
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur papier vélin
Dimensions
25,3 × 35,6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a landscape with trees densely planted on a slightly elevated area. The horizon is obscured by the trees and a green expanse extending into the distance. On the left side, there is a rocky cliff face. The painting technique captures fine details of leaves and bark, with vibrant green hues. The sky is clear blue with some white clouds. In the foreground, there is a grassy path on bare earth, evoking a peaceful rural scene. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and blues.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868