This is a drawing depicting a ground-level perspective of a tall tree that takes up almost the entire paper. The horizon is low in the background, with an undulating, hilly landscape partially obscured by foliage. The tree's twisting branches and small leaves are intricately detailed with fine linework and textured shading. Detailed grass and small plants are visible near the base of the tree, and the sky behind it is clear. The background is blank, tan paper, and the lines of the drawing are gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1801
- Medium
- black chalk with gray wash on laid paper, laid down
- Dimensions
- 5670 × 6892 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original