Lucas van Uden

Flemish, 1595 - 1672

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The image shows a group of tall trees dominating the scene with their textured bark and detailed branches. The horizon is set low with a hint of pale yellow light in the distance, against a light sky. The brushstrokes vary in intensity, depicting leaves and bark with fine lines for branches and denser strokes for the trunk's texture. The color palette includes earthy tones like browns, grays, and muted green, with a warm yellow glow in the distance.
Lucas van Uden, Study of Trees, 1640s, pen and brown ink with gray wash, yellow and white chalks over traces of graphite on laid paper; laid down, Woodner Collection, 1991.182.6

Study of Trees

Lucas van Uden · 1640s · pen and brown ink with gray wash, yellow and white chalks over traces of graphite on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  1991.182.6