The drawing shows a large, solitary tree from a central perspective. The tree has an intricately detailed trunk and branches. The backdrop is plain and undifferentiated. The artist uses fine pencil strokes to depict the bark's texture, with branches stretching in different directions and occasional clusters of leaves drawn with light lines. The composition is monochromatic, with shades of gray defining the form. The simple background highlights the tree's prominence.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1795
- Medium
- pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4438 × 3299 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original