Trees at Beddington

possibly c. 1805

Robert Hills

Associated Names
Robert Hills

Artist, British, 1769 - 1844

The image shows a close-up view of a cluster of trees and overgrown foliage. There is a tree trunk and leafy branches as the central elements. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, creating a soft and airy texture. The predominant colors are soft greens, muted browns, and gentle grays. The color palette enhances the sense of light filtering through the leaves and branches. In the distance, the trees and foliage fade, creating a sense of depth and a hazy background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite over watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.2 x 31 cm (9 1/2 x 12 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.68.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thomas Agnew & Sons, London). Acquired 1987 by the NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1987

  • English Drawings and Watercolors, 1630-1850, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1987-1988, no cat.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Beddington

Wikidata ID

Q64628921

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