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The Tree, by Julius Paulsen, oil, 1910

The Tree

Julius Paulsen

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Tree is a 1910 oil by Julius Paulsen, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Julius Paulsen
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

The painting features a solitary tree standing in a field, with a blue sky above. The tree is positioned slightly off-center to the left, and its branches stretch upwards towards the sky. The field is depicted in shades of green and yellow, with some darker patches scattered throughout. In the distance, a small hill rises up, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and calmness, with the tree and field creating a sense of harmony. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Julius Paulsen
Artist

Julius Paulsen

Julius Paulsen (22 October 1860 in Odense – 17 February 1940 in Copenhagen) was a Danish painter.

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