A Beech Wood

1815

John Linnell

Associated Names
John Linnell

Artist, British, 1792 - 1882

The image is a pencil sketch depicting a tall tree that dominates the scene. The horizon is not clearly defined, with the focus on the tree's details. The trunk and branches are drawn with delicate, sinuous lines, while foliage is represented by light pencil strokes, suggesting natural movement. The sketch uses a monochromatic palette to create depth and texture, with varying shades of pencil. The tree's trunk and branches are detailed up close, while the foliage blends softly into the background. The drawing has a loose, airy feel, emphasizing the tree's organic intricacies without overwhelming detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite heightened with white chalk on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42 x 28.8 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.109

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Miss G.C. Bollard, the artist's granddaughter; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1985-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in brown ink: [?] 1815 J. Linnell; possibly by later hand, lower right in graphite: JL; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: Bee; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 7626; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 3

Watermarks

39 (partial watermark)

Wikidata ID

Q64582847

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