Trees and Undergrowth
1885
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1885
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a tangle of bare branches, dry grasses, and young trees against a bright blue sky. Garden painted this quiet corner of Bedford with tiny, careful brushstrokes—every leaf and twig feels real. He called it *Early Spring in the Woods*, showing how even small patches of nature can look like delicate lace. If you like this kind of close-up detail, look up impasto.
