Artwork
Study of Evening Sky and Trees
Study of Evening Sky and Trees is a drawing by Unknown artist. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Study of Evening Sky and Trees is a drawing created by William Ronald, a Canadian artist known for his abstract expressionist works and for founding the group Painters Eleven.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a landscape with a prominent sky and trees in the foreground, creating a contrast between light and dark elements.
Technique & Style
The artwork features detailed renderings of trees and sky, achieved through numerous lines and shapes, although its style diverges from Ronald's typical abstract expressionist output.
History & Provenance
Created around 1868, the drawing predates Ronald's later abstract work and his involvement with Painters Eleven, which was established in 1953.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Ronald Smith (August 13, 1926 – February 9, 1998), known professionally as William Ronald, was a Canadian painter, best known as the founder of the influential Canadian abstract art group Painters Eleven in 1953…
