Who painted A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood?

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood was painted by Adolphe Appian in 1840.

Where can I see A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood?

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood?

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood

Adolphe Appian , 1840

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Adolphe Appian. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower verso in blue ink: S. A. appian--Etude arbre 47 x 62.5 collection Jacques Gruyer (Succession GRUYER APPIAN)
Markings: Marked:Appian's studio stamp

About this work

Overview

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood is a drawing created by Adolphe Appian around 1840. It is executed in black and white chalk with gray wash on gray laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a beech tree at the edge of a wood, with a field and a small building visible in the background. The tree's tangled roots and branches are rendered in a way that emphasizes their natural, organic quality.

Technique & Style

Appian used a combination of chalk and wash to achieve a rough, naturalistic effect. The scratchy lines and varied tones contribute to the drawing's sense of spontaneity and immediacy.

Context

Appian's work is associated with the Romantic movement, which often used natural landscapes to evoke powerful emotions and ideas.