Artwork
Brush; and Hudson Brush Fence
Brush; and Hudson Brush Fence is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Andrew Fisher Bunner. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Andrew Fisher Bunner created this drawing in 1866. It is a graphite work on wove paper, titled Brush; and Hudson Brush Fence.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two clusters of wild vegetation, with tangled branches and plants rendered in loose, quick lines. The subject is the untamed natural world, captured in a spontaneous and informal manner.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a loose, sketchy style, prioritizing rough, natural shapes over detailed renderings. The graphite lines are light and expressive, conveying a sense of immediacy and outdoor observation.
Context
This drawing reflects a common practice among artists of the time, who created quick outdoor studies to capture natural forms and textures.
Artist & collection
![Catskill Mountains, Round-Top in the Distance; Catskills Looking North from Palenville; and Round Top, Catskills, from the Road to Bracketts [verso], by Andrew Fisher Bunner](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrew-fisher-bunner--catskill-mountains-round-top-in-the-distance-catskills-looki--6573d51b388ff9bd-w320.webp)
![View through the Trees at Tivoli [recto], by Jasper Francis Cropsey](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jasper-francis-cropsey--view-through-the-trees-at-tivoli-recto--982b0e365e4ea403-w320.webp)
