Who painted Hillside and Trees?

Hillside and Trees was painted by David Cox in 1821.

Where can I see Hillside and Trees?

Hillside and Trees is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hillside and Trees?

Hillside and Trees is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Hillside and Trees

David Cox , 1821

Hillside and Trees is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist David Cox. It dates from 1821 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Hillside and Trees is a drawing created in 1821 by David Cox, a prominent English landscape painter.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in graphite with brown wash on wove paper, showcasing Cox's skill in monochromatic drawing techniques.

Context

Cox was a key figure in the Birmingham School and an early influence on Impressionism, primarily working in watercolor but later exploring oil painting, producing over 300 oil works later in his career.

Artist & collection

Artist

David Cox

David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.