The Big Tree
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Big Tree is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a big tree on the right side, with its branches stretching out. The tree is surrounded by bushes and other plants. In the background, there's a lighter area that might be a field or a body of water. The whole scene is drawn with pen, brown ink, and brown wash over graphite on laid paper. The artist used a mix of dark and light colors to create depth and texture in the painting. The big tree is the main focus, and the other plants and background are drawn in a way that makes them seem less important. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into Romanticism.
