Who painted Landscape with Large Trees?

Landscape with Large Trees was painted by Richard Cooper II in 1802.

Where can I see Landscape with Large Trees?

Landscape with Large Trees is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Large Trees?

Landscape with Large Trees is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Large Trees?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Large Trees are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Large Trees

Richard Cooper II , 1802

Landscape with Large Trees is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Richard Cooper II. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Richard Cooper II’s 1802 lithograph, titled Landscape with Large Trees, presents a rugged natural scene rendered in pen and tusche. Executed as a print, the work captures a dense thicket of intertwined trunks and uneven ground, conveyed through stark, scratch‑like lines that emphasize the untamed character of the setting.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on a cluster of large trees whose branches interlace in chaotic directions, suggesting a struggle among the foliage. The ground appears rough and uneven, reinforcing a sense of wilderness and the unpredictable forces of nature that dominate the visual field.

Technique & Style

Cooper employed the lithographic process, drawing directly onto a stone surface with pen and tusche before transferring the image to paper. This method, popular in the early nineteenth century, allowed for a spontaneous, sketch‑like quality; the dark, irregular strokes in the print exemplify the medium’s capacity for expressive, loosely rendered landscapes.

Historical Context

Created at a time when lithography was gaining prominence among British artists, the work reflects contemporary interest in capturing immediate impressions of the natural world. Cooper’s choice of a rugged, untamed subject aligns with the period’s Romantic fascination with the sublime aspects of the landscape.