Who painted An Old Willow by a Stream?

An Old Willow by a Stream was painted by Johann Georg von Dillis in 1793.

Where can I see An Old Willow by a Stream?

An Old Willow by a Stream is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is An Old Willow by a Stream?

An Old Willow by a Stream is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of An Old Willow by a Stream?

Museum-quality prints of An Old Willow by a Stream are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

An Old Willow by a Stream

Johann Georg von Dillis , 1793

An Old Willow by a Stream is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Georg von Dillis. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lettered in image, at lower right: G. Dillis 1793; on verso, by later hand: 99718 An 30

About this work

Overview

An Old Willow by a Stream is an etching on laid paper created by Johann Georg von Dillis in 1793.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a tangle of trees and bushes alongside a calm stream, with indistinct shapes possibly representing animals or people in the water.

Technique & Style

Dillis employed fine lines to achieve a textured, dense representation of the trees, characteristic of the etching style prevalent during the late 18th century.