Edge of a Wood

c. 1840

Jean Achille Benouville

Associated Names
Jean Achille Benouville

Artist, French, 1815 - 1891

The image shows a group of trees viewed from the ground up, with branches stretching into the sky. The horizon is obscured by the trees, creating a natural separation between the earth and sky. The artwork is sketched using textured brushstrokes, likely charcoal, creating a sense of depth in the tree foliage. The color scheme is muted, with mostly gray and black tones complemented by a tan background. This contrast highlights the tree details and provides a serene visual impact. Delicate shading and blending enhance the light and shadow transitions, adding depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white chalk on buff laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.5 x 42 cm (10 7/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.84.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Prouté, S.A.); purchased 2006 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: 270 x414 / B117 20 og; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 0201028

Markings

studio stamp (Lugt 228 a and b, with 126)

Wikidata ID

Q64580984

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