Who painted Two Maples?

Two Maples was painted by Bolton Brown in 1920.

Where can I see Two Maples?

Two Maples is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Two Maples?

Museum-quality prints of Two Maples are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Two Maples

Bolton Brown , 1920

Two Maples is an ink print by Bolton Brown. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in pencil, lower right: Bolton Brown imp.; in the plate, lower left: Drawn on Stone from Nature; lower center,Two Maples

About this work

Overview

Two Maples is a 1920 lithograph by Bolton Coit Brown, an American artist associated with the Woodstock Art Colony. The print depicts two tall maple trees in a wooded setting, characterized by expressive, rough-hewn lines and naturalistic detail.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of Two Maples is a pair of mature maple trees in a forest clearing, surrounded by dry grass, scattered leaves, and low bushes. The emphasis on natural forms and the expressive technique suggest a celebration of the organic world.

Technique & Style

Brown employed quick, sketchy lines and a lithographic process to achieve a rough, naturalistic appearance. The twisted, branching tree trunks and the overall spontaneity of the drawing reflect the artist's expressive approach to printmaking.

History & Provenance

Created in 1920, Two Maples is part of Brown's output within the early 20th-century American art scene, specifically tied to his involvement with the Woodstock Art Colony and the Byrdcliffe Colony, which he co-founded.

Context

Two Maples situates Brown's practice within the broader landscape of early 20th-century American printmaking, reflecting the era's interest in capturing the natural world through expressive, modern techniques.