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Beech Forest

Carl C. Brenner

1880

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Beech Forest is a 1880 ink by Carl C. Brenner, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carl C. Brenner
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a quiet forest scene. Tall beech trees line a narrow path, their branches twisting overhead. A small stream runs through the center, with fallen logs scattered along the bank. The trees cast deep shadows, and the ground is covered in patches of grass and roots. This etching uses fine lines to show light and texture, like bark and leaves. The artist focused on how light filters through the trees, creating a peaceful mood. Next, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal plates.