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Tree on a Mound

John Crome

1794

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Tree on a Mound is a 1794 ink by John Crome, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Crome
When & what style?: 1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a lone, scraggly tree growing on a small hill. The branches twist in all directions, bare except for a few small leaves. The ground around it is patchy grass, and the sky above is just a thin, empty band. The artist used a mix of dark lines and soft shading to make the tree look rough and wild. It’s not a polished picture—it feels raw, like nature itself. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of textures.