Tree Trunks

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, ca. jaren 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.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datering
ca. jaren 1860
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Afmetingen
image (irregular): 25,72 × 26,67 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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