Old Tree Trunk

c. 1839

James Goodwyn Clonney

Associated Names
James Goodwyn Clonney

Artist, American, 1812 - 1867

The image is a detailed sketch of a tree trunk showcasing the textured bark and knotted areas where branches may have grown. The drawing is centered vertically on the page, with the trunk extending upward. There is no visible horizon, emphasizing the tree itself. The pencil strokes emphasize the bark's rough texture and details. The color palette is neutral, with graphite on beige or light tan paper. Subtle hints of grass and uneven ground are suggested near the tree's base through shading and line work.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

J. William Middendorf, II, McLean, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1978

  • Selections from the Gift of J. Williams Middendorf, II, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1978, no. 15

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 21, no. 147.

Wikidata ID

Q64580357

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