Woodstock Road, Woodstock, New York
1924
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1924
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a winding road cutting through a quiet countryside. Trees line the path, their branches tangled and rough. In the distance, a small building sits near a cluster of other shapes that look like houses or barns. The sky above is full of fluffy clouds, and the whole scene is drawn in quick, sketchy lines with black crayon. The artist used loose, fast strokes to show movement in the trees and road. It feels like a quick snapshot of a place, not a polished finish. If you like this style, look up Bellows, George for more of his work.