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The image shows a sprawling, twisted tree trunk dominating the scene. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, and the horizon is low. The tree trunk lies horizontally across the image with intricate linework. The style is detailed and precise, using an etching technique with hatchings and cross-hatchings. The image is monochromatic with black and white tones emphasizing shadows and highlights. In the distance, faint outlines of trees and a partially obscured structure can be seen.
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The image shows a sprawling, twisted tree trunk dominating the scene. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, and the horizon is low. The tree trunk lies horizontally across the image with intricate linework. The style is detailed and precise, using an etching technique with hatchings and cross-hatchings. The image is monochromatic with black and white tones emphasizing shadows and highlights. In the distance, faint outlines of trees and a partially obscured structure can be seen.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Ancient Tree Fallen Beside a Stream

Jean-Antoine Constantin

Date
c. 1814
Medium
pen and black and gray ink over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 41.4 x 52.5 cm (16 5/16 x 20 11/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2003.96.1
Credit line
Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Landscape
  • Romantic
  • Tree
  • Building
Provenance

(Didier Aaron, Inc., New York); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Watermarks

Canson & Montgolfier marks: CM / ANNONAY/ [grapes on a stem] / 306

NGA object ID 127985. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.