Kauterskill Clove

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1860

The drawing depicts a scene with a cluster of trees and foliage. The point of view is at eye level. There is no prominent horizon depicted. The style of the pencil work shows delicate and precise brushstrokes, capturing intricate details of the tree branches and leaves with varied line weights. The color palette is minimal, with soft gray pencil lines on a muted beige or off-white paper. Closest to us are two large trees with textured bark and intricate branches, surrounded by more trees and foliage fading into the background.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datazione
1860
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensioni
38,42 × 27,94 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The drawing depicts a scene with a cluster of trees and foliage. The point of view is at eye level. There is no prominent horizon depicted. The style of the pencil work shows delicate and precise brushstrokes, capturing intricate details of the tree branches and leaves with varied line weights. The color palette is minimal, with soft gray pencil lines on a muted beige or off-white paper. Closest to us are two large trees with textured bark and intricate branches, surrounded by more trees and foliage fading into the background.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868