The Latest Tree
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a bare tree with thick roots and branches, drawn in bold black lines. The trunk splits near the bottom, and the roots spread wide. At the base, a small animal—maybe a rabbit—peeks out from the shadows. The artist focused on rough textures, making the tree look almost alive with its tangled lines. This style was popular in the late 1800s when artists studied nature closely. Check out Realism for more works that look this direct.
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