Tree Trunks
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, circa anni Sessanta dell’Ottocento
- Artista
- Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
- Datazione
- circa anni Sessanta dell’Ottocento
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- graphite with gouache on wove paper
- Dimensioni
- image (irregular): 25,72 × 26,67 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.