Tree Study
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Tree Study is a 1844 by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a single tree against a pale blue sky. The tree’s trunk is dark brown, almost black, while its branches spread out in thick, tangled clusters. The leaves are a mix of deep green and brown, with some white spots that might be light or paint texture. The background is mostly flat blue, with quick, uneven brushstrokes that make it feel like a quick sketch. The tree looks rough and uneven, not perfectly smooth—almost like it was painted in a hurry or with thick paint. If you like this style, look up impasto.
