Artwork
Moonlit Landscape with Tree at the Left
Moonlit Landscape with Tree at the Left is an ink print by William Fowler Hopson. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Moonlit Landscape with Tree at the Left is a monotype print by William Fowler Hopson, dating to circa 1903, rendered in black ink on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nocturnal landscape dominated by a large, darkly silhouetted tree on the left, set against a dynamically rendered moonlit sky. The scene conveys a sense of serene nightliness, with distant, faintly suggested hills and trees under soft, lunar illumination.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rough brushwork akin to scribbles, the piece features expressive, swirling ink strokes in the sky, contrasting with the more defined, tangled branches of the foreground tree. The exclusive use of black ink on paper enhances the overall sketch-like, spontaneous appearance.
History & Provenance
Created around 1903, specific details regarding the print's exhibition history, ownership, or production context are not provided in available information.
Context
This work reflects early 20th-century explorations in printmaking and the capture of nocturnal atmospheres in art, though Hopson's unique stylistic approach sets it apart.
Legacy
The print's legacy is intertwined with Hopson's broader oeuvre; for a comprehensive understanding of his artistic contributions, examining his full body of work is recommended.
Artist & collection
Landscape (Paysage)
Deer in the Woods (Les Cerfs sous bois)
Summer by the Lakeside
Deer Hunt (La chasse au cerf)
Gust of Wind (Le coup de vent)
Farm with a Large Tree (La Ferme au Grand Arbre)
Woods in the Park near Monza
La Ronde de nuit (Night Patrol)
Woodland with a Stream Running Through
Evening, Farm Landscape
Landscape
Moonlit Landscape with Tree at the Right