Birkenstämme im Tiergarten (Birch Trees in the Tiergarten)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of trees with detailed bark and branches seen from a low angle. The brushstrokes create texture and tonal variations resembling cross-hatching. The color palette is monochromatic, with a stark contrast between black and white. The trees converge upwards, with the horizon not distinctly visible. The foreground shows intricate details of the tree trunks and foliage while the background fades into lighter, less defined forms.