Artwork
Study of Trees
Study of Trees is a drawing by William Roxby Beverley. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study of Trees is a pencil drawing by William Roxby Beverley, featuring a serene landscape dominated by bare trees.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on pollard willows along a stream's banks, emphasizing their distinctive pruned trunks and branches.
Technique & Style
Beverley used a range of values to create depth, with bold lines defining the trees' shapes and darker values contrasting with the lighter background.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Roxby Beverly or Beverley (c.1810–1889) was an English theatrical scene painter, known also as an artist in oils and watercolour.
