Trees at Box Hill

1860

Sir William Blake Richmond

Associated Names
Sir William Blake Richmond

Artist, British, 1842 - 1921

The image depicts a forest with a focus on intricate tree trunks and branches. Several large trees are in the foreground, creating a rhythmic pattern. The dense foliage extends into the distance, conveying depth. The style features detailed pencil sketches with soft, defined lines showing texture. The color palette is dominated by shades of gray and hints of white, creating a serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk and graphite heightened with white on blue wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13.4 x 18.8 cm (5 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.147

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1968-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1973

  • Charlottesville Collectors, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, VA, 25 March - 2 April, 1973.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Box Hill 1860; by later hand?, center right verso in graphite: William Blake Richmond; by later hand, center verso in graphite: 67/241

Wikidata ID

Q64632568

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