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Among the Redwoods, by Wallace Leroy DeWolf, oil, 1920

Among the Redwoods

Wallace Leroy DeWolf

1920

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Among the Redwoods is a 1920 oil by Wallace Leroy DeWolf, a American Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Wallace Leroy DeWolf
When & what style?
1920 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a dense forest with tall, thin trees. The trees have reddish-brown trunks and green leaves. The ground is covered with brown dirt and leaves. The trees are painted in a way that makes them look very tall and close together. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of details in the trees and leaves. The colors are mostly brown and green, with some blue in the background. The overall effect is one of a peaceful, natural scene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Wallace Leroy DeWolf.

About the artist

Artist

Wallace Leroy DeWolf

Wallace Leroy DeWolf (February 24, 1854 – December 25, 1930), sometimes also written as De Wolf, was an American lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and artist.

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