1863
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Three Trees is a 1863 graphite by James Wells Champney, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three tall trees standing in a field. The trees have thin trunks and leafy branches, with one tree on the left leaning slightly. The ground is covered in short grass and wild plants, and a small stream runs along the bottom. The whole scene is drawn in soft pencil lines, with light shading to show shadows. The artist focused on simple shapes and natural light. The trees look like they’re growing in a quiet, open space. This style was common in sketches made outdoors. Look up Realism to see more art that focuses on everyday scenes like this.
James Wells Champney (July 16, 1843 – May 1, 1903) was an American genre artist and illustrator noted for his portraits, oriental scenes and American landscapes.
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