Two Trees (recto)
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see two trees standing alone in a field. The trees are the main focus of the painting. The artist likely used a simple style to draw attention to the trees, and this simplicity is what makes the painting interesting, as it lets the viewer focus on the details of the trees. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.