Bear in Tree

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of wildlife in a forest setting. The scene depicts a bear in a tree, a deer walking, and a striped feline on the ground. The background features trees with round foliage on a textured backdrop, with sections of grass. The colors contrast with the greenery, and there is a sense of movement through the flowing form of the tree branches and leaves. This is in the style of folk or naive art, characterized by its simplified shapes and bold use of color.