Artwork
Trees, West Virginia
Trees, West Virginia is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Andrew Fisher Bunner. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Trees, West Virginia is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Andrew Fisher Bunner in 1867.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall tree with twisted branches and sparse foliage, set against a hazy background of smaller trees and distant hills. The level of detail varies, with the tree's rough bark rendered precisely, while its upper reaches and the background fade into softer, more ambiguous forms.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the work showcases the artist's ability to achieve a range of tonal values, from the dark, textured bark to the light, ghostly upper branches. The drawing's style is characterized by a mix of precise detail and subtle suggestion.
History & Provenance
The drawing is signed 'A.F. Bunner' and annotated 'West Virginia', indicating its origin. The paper's yellowed tone and signs of wear, including stains and tears around the edges, suggest the work's age.
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)
