Trees and Shrubs

About this work

This sketch shows a few simple branches with small clusters of leaves, drawn in loose, quick lines. The paper has a slight yellow tint, and the pencil strokes look light and sketchy, almost like a quick note. The page edges are frayed, as if torn from a notebook. The artist used very little shading—just a few strokes to suggest depth. This sketch style was common when artists worked fast to capture nature’s shapes. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this one played with light and movement.