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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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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.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Tree in Full-Leaf

William Henry Hunt

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 8.3 x 10.6 cm (3 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1995.52.82
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Tree
  • botanical
Provenance

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

Inscription

lower left in brown ink: W. Hunt

NGA object ID 76057. 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.