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Three Trees, Hoboken

Asher Brown Durand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white drawing of a snowy landscape with trees. The drawing depicts a snowy scene with several trees and bushes. Three prominent trees stand in the center, one on the left with a large canopy and bare branches, and two on the right, one with a smaller canopy and one with a more evergreen appearance. There are additional trees and bushes behind and around them. A small portion of a fence post and some brush are visible in the bottom-left corner. The sky is light gray and featureless. The overall atmosphere suggests a cold winter day. The drawing style is detailed and realistic, with shading and texture used to create depth and dimension. The title of the piece is "Three Trees, Hoboken" and the artist is Asher Brown Durand.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1834
Medium
Graphite on yellowish buff-colored wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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