Umbrella Pine and Other Studies

1839/1845

Edward Lear

Associated Names
Edward Lear

Artist, British, 1812 - 1888

The image features a frontal view of a tree against a plain background. There is minimal indication of the horizon, emphasizing the tree. Delicate pencil strokes create detailed branches and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic—shades of gray and black on white paper. The tree in focus has a broad canopy and defined trunk. Below and to the side is a sketch of a leafy plant. In the distant right, there are two simplified structures resembling buildings or towers.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.7 x 29 cm (9 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.99

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1974-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1989

  • The Spell of Italy, University of Virginia Library (McGregor Room), Charlottesville, 5 March - 30 July, 1989.

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: YE; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: E600; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 161

Wikidata ID

Q64557531

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