Edge of a Wood

About this work

This sketch shows two big trees with thick trunks and tangled branches, standing close together. The paper is a light tan color, almost like old parchment, and the artist used only black and white chalk. Shadows and light mix to show the rough texture of the bark and leaves, with some faint blue smudges near the branches. The paper looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot, which makes the drawing feel old and sketchy. This style was common for quick studies or practice work. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature to express big emotions.