Avenue of Trees
1848
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1848
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with tall, thin trees lining a path. The ground is rough with patches of grass and shadows. A small boat sits near the left side, and a lone figure walks along the edge of the water. The sky is light, with faint blue and gray washes. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the trees and movement. The blue-gray washes add depth without heavy color. Check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see more works like this.