An Avenue of Live Oaks

1922

Alfred Hutty

Associated Names
Alfred Hutty

Artist, American, 1877 - 1954

This artwork is viewed from an eye-level perspective and predominantly features an intricate depiction of sprawling oak trees. The horizon is obscured by the dense arrangement of trunks and foliage, which are interwoven with hanging Spanish moss. The etching technique is evident in the fine, detailed linework that captures the textures and forms of the trees, with a focus on the twisting branches and layered leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and grey to enhance the texture and depth within the scene. In the distance, the intricacy of the engraved lines continues to define the trees, while the main focus remains on the bold, gnarled trunks and the delicate strands of moss hanging from the branches.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2012

  • Arnold, Sara C., and Edith Howle, et al. The Life and Art of Alfred Hutty: Woodstock to Charleston. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 2012, p. 126, no. 10.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alfred Hutty [snail symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q76442803

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