Study of Trees
1854
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a dense thicket of trees, with broad leaves and gnarled branches. The leaves are painted in shades of green and yellow, with some brown trunks visible through the foliage. The background is a soft, creamy white. The trees appear to be set against a bright sky, but the details of the sky are not visible. The overall effect is one of lush, vibrant greenery. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning about the Impressionism movement.
