Two Ancient Trees before a Mountain Peak

c. 1830

attributed to Jules Dupré

Associated Names
Jules Dupré

Artist, French, 1811 - 1889

The image shows a large tree with sprawling branches and leaves taking up most of the canvas. Towards the top half, the horizon is visible meeting the sky, with faint outlines of mountains and distant trees in the background. The artist uses delicate brushstrokes to create texture in the foliage, resulting in a full and dynamic appearance. The color scheme consists mainly of green and brown tones, with touches of blue in the leaves and sky, creating a calm and natural atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Merritt Porter Dyke Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29 x 40.2 cm (11 7/16 x 15 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.71.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Prouté, S.A., Paris); purchased 2010 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in brown watercolor: J.D.(?) (possibly J.P., or L. P.); by later hand, verso in graphite: 080496

Wikidata ID

Q64536887

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