A Stand of Trees
1798
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes
Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes (1782–1785) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Stand of Trees is a 1798 chalk by Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a group of tall, twisted trees in a wooded area. The branches are thick and gnarled, with lots of small leaves and shadows. The ground has patches of grass and fallen logs, and the whole scene feels quiet and natural. The artist used only black chalk, shading lightly to show depth and texture. Notice how the light hits the trees unevenly, making some areas darker than others. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this shading technique works in other art.
Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes (1782–1785) was an artist.
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