A Copse of Trees
1863
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Karl Theodor Reiffenstein
Karl Theodor Reiffenstein (1863–1863) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Copse of Trees is a 1863 ink by Karl Theodor Reiffenstein, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with thick trees and tangled roots. The branches twist together, and the ground is covered in grass and shadows. Light fades near the edges, leaving the center dark and dense. The artist used only ink to create layers of lines, making the trees look textured. This style was common in studies before painting bigger works. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Karl Theodor Reiffenstein (1863–1863) was an artist.
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