Big Tree, Cheyne Walk

Big Tree, Cheyne Walk

Joseph Pennell

1906

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large tree standing in front of a building. The tree is on the right side of the image, and the building is on the left. There are some smaller trees and bushes around the large tree. The building has many windows and a tall tower on the left side. The sky above is light, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is calm. The artist has used lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The painting is an example of the artist's use of etching to create detailed and realistic scenes. For more information on the technique of etching, you can look up etching.

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