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The Large Tree

Wilhelm Leibl

1874

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape Broad-leaved Tree

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The Large Tree is a 1874 ink by Wilhelm Leibl, a Impressionism work, depicting Broad-leaved Tree, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm Leibl
When & what style?: 1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of a single, towering tree in a field. The branches spread wide, and the leaves are detailed but soft. In the background, smaller trees and a faint horizon line show a quiet landscape. The artist used a technique that scratches lines into metal plates—this is called etching. The result is a delicate, almost sketch-like look, even though it’s a print. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.