Wintergreens

Bolton Brown

National Gallery of Art

The view is from slightly above, looking down onto a sloping earth-covered landscape. In the scene, the horizon isn't visible. On the right side, a tree trunk with a hollow base is depicted with a gentle curvature. The ground is littered with stones and small plants, with several sprouting stems featuring five-lobed leaves scattered throughout. The brushstrokes appear controlled and precise, capturing fine details of the vegetation and ground textures. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on shades of gray. The largest leaf and various scattered small elements are closest to us, while the small plants, rocks, and tree trunk extend into the image, creating depth.