Trees, Hudson

1866

Andrew Fisher Bunner

Associated Names
Andrew Fisher Bunner

Artist, American, 1841 - 1897

The drawing features a leaning tree at the center dominating the composition. The horizon is not clearly defined, and the land slopes downward towards the left side. Other vegetation and a tree stump are visible beyond the leaning tree. The artist uses precise pencil strokes to depict the foliage and texture of the tree bark. The color palette is grayscale, creating a soft, natural look. The background fades subtly, showing depth and distance, while shadowing and contouring provide clarity to the closest elements. The paper shows spots and discoloration, adding an aged character to the artwork.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Mrs. Kate Bunner (wife of the artist), New York, 1897; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1902; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 87, no. 552.

Inscriptions

center right in graphite: AFB June 15th 66; lower right in graphite: June 15 66 / A.F.B. Hudson

Wikidata ID

Q64535773

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