Forest Glade with Faggot Gatherers

c. 1890

Henry Harewood Robinson

Associated Names
Henry Harewood Robinson

Artist, British, active 1884 - 1896

The image shows a view within a dense forest, with layers of foliage and tree trunks creating depth. Large tree trunks frame the scene, with a canopy of leaves overhead. The finely detailed brushwork captures the texture of bark and leaves. The color palette is monochromatic sepia. The forest floor is scattered with small plants and leaves, and in the distance, silhouettes of two figures suggest human presence. Light and shadow play across the scene, adding depth and atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    monotype in brown on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 22.4 cm (13 7/8 x 8 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.133.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Boston); purchased 2002 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by the artist, lower left in image: HHR

Wikidata ID

Q76342315