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The image shows a sketch of an outdoor scene with a tree-lined path leading into the distance. The horizon is obscured by the dense trees on either side, forming a natural arch overhead. The sketch is done in loose pencil strokes with blue washes highlighting the treetops and small figures near the trees. The color palette is primarily gray and tan with hints of blue, creating a tranquil atmosphere. In the distance, a small figure is seen on the path.
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The image shows a sketch of an outdoor scene with a tree-lined path leading into the distance. The horizon is obscured by the dense trees on either side, forming a natural arch overhead. The sketch is done in loose pencil strokes with blue washes highlighting the treetops and small figures near the trees. The color palette is primarily gray and tan with hints of blue, creating a tranquil atmosphere. In the distance, a small figure is seen on the path.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Avenue of Trees

John Hayter

Medium
graphite with blue and gray washes on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 11.4 x 19.5 cm (4 1/2 x 7 11/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1995.52.72
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Landscape
  • topographical
  • landscape
Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1966-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

NGA object ID 76053. 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.