A Clearing in a Forest

late 1830s

John Varley

Associated Names
John Varley

Artist, British, 1778 - 1842

The image is viewed from an elevated perspective, showing a landscape with intricate details. The horizon is near the top third of the image, blending with foliage. The brushstrokes are bold and dynamic, capturing the movement of leaves and branches. The color palette is dominated by sepia tones, creating a warm atmosphere. A figure stands in the foreground. In the distance, trees frame the sky with subtle cloud formations. The scene is serene, inviting exploration of light, shadow, and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.1 x 15.8 cm (4 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.181


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Linnell; by descent to James Linnell; by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Edith Bell; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1980-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1988

  • The Imprints of Gloomth, Alderman Library, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1988.

Wikidata ID

Q64584410

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