Tree and Foliage

probably c. 1873

Walter Shirlaw

Associated Names
Walter Shirlaw

Artist, American, 1838 - 1909

The image shows a pencil drawing of a woodland scene with a viewpoint at ground level. The dense forest environment fills the composition, focused on the details of trees and foliage surrounding a path that stretches into the distance. The drawing features delicate and textured pencil strokes capturing the complexity of leaves and bark, varying from soft lines for background foliage to darker strokes for closer bark. The monochromatic color palette of varying shades of gray enhances the depth of the scene. The shadows and highlights add depth, guiding the eye along the receding path.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert S. Pirie

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.3 × 22.9 cm (11 15/16 × 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.69.3


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite by unknown hand (upside down): APG 2202; lower right in graphite by unknown hand: 21

Wikidata ID

Q64634321

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