Artwork
A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom
A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom is a crayon drawing by the Impressionist artist Melchior Lechter. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The painting is called A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom.
It was made by Melchior Lechter in 1885.
The artist used Conte crayon with stumping on brown paper, which is an interesting fact about this work.
This technique allows for subtle shading and texture.
You can learn more about this style at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom is a drawing created by Melchior Lechter in 1885 using conte crayon on brown paper.
Technique & Style
The artist employed conte crayon with stumping, a technique that enables nuanced shading and textured effects. This method allows for expressive renderings and subtle gradations of tone.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman's profile alongside a pollard tree in bloom, suggesting a connection between the natural world and the human figure.
Artist & collection
