Olive Grove at Delphi

About this work

This painting shows a quiet olive grove with twisted, gnarled trees. The branches tangle together, forming a dark, tangled mass. Light filters through the leaves, leaving some spots brighter than others. The ground is rough and uneven, covered in dry grass and shadows. The artist used watercolor to capture the trees’ rough texture, blending dark and light shades. The trees look old and weathered, almost like they’ve been there for centuries. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.