Two Intertwined Oak Trees

c. 1800

Johann Christian Reinhart

Associated Names
Johann Christian Reinhart

Artist, German, 1761 - 1847

The image shows a close-up perspective of a tree, highlighting the intricate textured surface of the trunk and lower branches. The horizon is not clearly defined, allowing focus on the foreground. The brushstrokes are detailed, with a black and gray palette against a beige background, creating texture and a dappled leaf effect. Earthy tones dominate the color palette. The environment beyond the tree is softly sketched, hinting at additional foliage. The artist conveys the tree's complexity through varied line work and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.6 × 25.9 cm (14 × 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.110.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eugen Roth, Munich. (Katrin Bellinger, Munich); purchased 2014 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, verso in blue pencil: Reinhardt; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 24.7 x 35.5

Wikidata ID

Q64581886

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