Wintergreens

1916

Bolton Brown

Associated Names
Bolton Brown

Artist, American, 1865 - 1936

The view is from slightly above, looking down onto a sloping earth-covered landscape. In the scene, the horizon isn't visible. On the right side, a tree trunk with a hollow base is depicted with a gentle curvature. The ground is littered with stones and small plants, with several sprouting stems featuring five-lobed leaves scattered throughout. The brushstrokes appear controlled and precise, capturing fine details of the vegetation and ground textures. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on shades of gray. The largest leaf and various scattered small elements are closest to us, while the small plants, rocks, and tree trunk extend into the image, creating depth.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left: Bolton Brown; in the plate, upper left: Monogrammed and titled

Wikidata ID

Q76454421

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