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Small Study of Trees, by Otto Henry Bacher, 1900

Small Study of Trees

Otto Henry Bacher

1900

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Small Study of Trees is a 1900 by Otto Henry Bacher, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Otto Henry Bacher
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a tangled mess of tree branches and trunks, all drawn in quick, wavy lines. The paper is light and worn, with some dark smudges where the pencil pressed hard. There’s a faint outline of a building or fence at the bottom, barely visible under the scribbles. The artist seems to have been more interested in movement than detail—trees look alive, almost like they’re swaying. The date isn’t clear, but the style fits the late 1800s or early 1900s. If you like this loose, energetic style, check out Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Otto Henry Bacher
Artist

Otto Henry Bacher

Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.

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