This is a drawing of a group of shrouded and cloaked figures seated on a barren tree branch. The figures are in various postures, some facing forward, others turned slightly to converse or gaze off into the distance. They are wrapped in heavy garments with intricate patterns. The tree branch itself is devoid of leaves. The background is a textured expanse, contrasting with the detailed rendering of the figures and the tree. The overall composition evokes a somber and slightly surreal mood, enhanced by cross-hatching and shading techniques.
Artwork Details
- Date
- in or after 1816
- Medium
- etching, aquatint and drypoint [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]
- Dimensions
- 4972 × 3434 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original