Karl Theodor Reiffenstein

German, 1820 - 1893

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The image depicts a peaceful wooded area seen from a ground-level perspective. Trees dominate the view, with two tall trees at the center. The artwork features detailed brushwork using stippling and hatching techniques to create texture. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones, hinting at a late afternoon or early evening light. Rocks and branches are scattered in the foreground, with dense foliage framing the scene.
Karl Theodor Reiffenstein, A Copse of Trees, 1863, brown and black pen and ink on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2003.31.1

A Copse of Trees

Karl Theodor Reiffenstein · 1863 · brown and black pen and ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2003.31.1