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Tree [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a view of a tree from below, showing the dense canopy. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the tree itself, capturing the intricate overlapping of leaves and branches. The technique used is watercolor, with soft brushstrokes giving it a light quality. The color palette comprises various shades of green for the leaves and brown for the branches against a neutral background. The image conveys lushness and intricacy through the delicate depiction of the tree's foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1870-1900
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3371 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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