Wooded Landscape with a Pollarded Tree
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Wooded Landscape with a Pollarded Tree is a 1764 ink by Salomon Gessner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dense forest with a large tree in the center, its branches cut back. The tree stands beside a stream, which flows from the left side of the image. In the background, more trees and a rocky cliff are visible. The artist used etching to create the intricate details of the forest, including the textures of the trees and the ripples in the stream. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
