Study of an Elm Tree
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a big elm tree in a grassy field. The tree’s thick trunk and wide branches spread out, casting light and shadow across the scene. In the distance, other trees line a path, and a person sits under one, reading or resting. The artist used soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to show light filtering through the leaves. The painting feels calm, like a quiet afternoon in nature. Next, check out Thomas Frederick Collier to see more of his work.
