Sunlit Trees Before a Panoramic Landscape

1810s(?)

Jean Antoine Linck

Associated Names
Jean Antoine Linck

Artist, Swiss, 1766 - 1843

The image shows a large tree dominating the left side, with a low horizon and hills or mountains in the distance. The tree is detailed with textured bark and delicate branches, rendered in light pencil strokes. White highlights suggest blossoms or light filtering through the leaves. The background is mostly empty, emphasizing the detailed tree. The color palette is mainly shades of gray with warm undertones from the paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white chalk on brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Andrew and Pauline Robison

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.8 x 44 cm (12 15/16 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.140.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Andrew Robison, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J. Ant. Linck

Wikidata ID

Q64580991

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