The Big Trees
1904
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1904
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a landscape with two large trees in the foreground. The trees are painted in shades of brown and green, with thick brushstrokes that give the impression of texture. The background is a lighter shade of green, with some yellow and blue visible through the trees. The overall effect is one of depth and atmosphere. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used color to create a sense of light and shadow. The trees are darker on the left side, where the light is coming from, and lighter on the right side, where the shadow is. This creates a sense of volume and three-dimensionality. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Paul Cézanne.
