Acacia
1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a bare tree with twisted branches against a pale, empty sky. Below, a small building sits in a field, its details faint and blurry. The lines are rough, almost scratchy, with no color—just shades of gray and white. The tree looks dead or dormant, its branches reaching in all directions like gnarled fingers. The building in the background is simple, maybe a farmhouse or a small chapel, but it’s hard to tell. If you like this style, check out James Ensor for more of his work.
