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Sketch of a Tree Branch (from Sketchbook VII)

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white pencil drawing on rectangular paper. The image shows a tree with a thick trunk and multiple branches covered in leaves; the tree is positioned on the right side of the paper. The tree has a large canopy. There is a smaller tree to the right. The left side of the paper is mostly blank with faint smudges of pencil marks. The background of the drawing shows a field or open area with more trees. The image is simple and appears to be a quick study or sketch. The overall style is simple and detailed. The drawing style appears to be traditional.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 488 px
Public Domain
Yes
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