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Felled Tree, Normandy
Felled Tree, Normandy is a charcoal drawing by the Impressionist artist Georges Lacombe. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Felled Tree, Normandy is a drawing executed by French artist Georges Lacombe in 1898. Rendered in charcoal complemented by red‑brown and yellow crayon, the work presents a solitary tree that has been cut down, set against a muted landscape. The composition captures a moment of quiet aftermath, reflecting the artist’s interest in rural scenes at the turn of the century.
Technique & Style
Lacombe combines the dry, expressive line of charcoal with the subtle color washes of red‑brown and yellow crayon, allowing tonal variation while preserving the drawing’s immediacy. The limited palette emphasizes texture and form rather than detailed coloration, a method typical of late‑19th‑century French drawing that bridges academic draftsmanship and emerging Symbolist sensibilities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, the piece belongs to the period when Lacombe was associated with the Nabis group, though it remains a solitary work rather than a collaborative piece. Its subsequent ownership trail is not extensively documented, but it has been retained within public collections that focus on French Symbolist and post‑Impressionist drawings, ensuring its accessibility for study.
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