Landscape with trees
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two tall, leafless trees standing in a misty, open field. The branches twist sharply against a pale, cloudy sky. The ground looks rough, with patches of darker earth and faint hints of rocks or bushes. The artist used quick, loose lines and soft shading to suggest light and shadow. It feels like a rough draft—almost like a quick study rather than a finished work. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
