Sketch of Trees with a Statue on a Pedestal

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Associated Names
Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist, French, 1847 - 1898

The image shows a sketch of a landscape scene with tall, slender trees lining a path leading towards a statue on a pedestal. The horizon is implied by the tree alignment and faint architectural forms in the background. The trees appear to encircle the statue, with light and sketchy pencil-like brushstrokes outlining their delicate form. Soft red and brown tones provide subtle shading, while the overall color scheme is muted with pale grays and earthy hues. The distant architectural elements are faint, keeping the focus on the natural elements and the statue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with red chalk on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 49.8 x 33.5 cm (19 5/8 x 13 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.252


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561300

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