A Glade of Trees

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with a few twisted trees. The branches spread out in rough lines, and the ground is covered in loose pencil strokes to suggest grass and rocks. Light and dark shading give the trees a slightly three-dimensional look. The artist used only graphite on paper, making the whole piece look like a quick sketch. The focus is on the trees’ gnarled shapes and the play of light and shadow. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature to express emotion.