Who painted A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path?

A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path was painted by Johann Caspar Huber in 1784.

Where can I see A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path?

A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path?

A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path

Johann Caspar Huber , 1784

A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Johann Caspar Huber. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Leafy Oak by a Woodland Path is a drawing created by Johann Caspar Huber around 1784. It is executed in graphite, black and white chalk, and gray wash on buff paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a large oak tree standing beside a woodland path. The tree's tall, leafy form and outstretched branches dominate the scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employed various techniques to achieve depth and texture, rendering the tree trunk with rough detail and the leaves with softer treatment, utilizing contrast and shading to create a nuanced representation.