A Tree in Full-Leaf

William Henry Hunt

Associated Names
William Henry Hunt

Artist, British, 1790 - 1864

The image shows a close-up view of a tree against a light background. The horizon is subtly indicated at the base of the tree where shadow meets paper. The drawing depicts a tree in a sketch style with feathery brushstrokes highlighting its branches and leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black on cream-colored paper. The tree is the main focus, showcasing its dense canopy and trunk.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 8.3 x 10.6 cm (3 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.82

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1985-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: W. Hunt

Wikidata ID

Q64637203

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