Artwork
Wooded Landscape
Wooded Landscape is an oil painting by Patrick Nasmyth. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Wooded Landscape is an oil painting created by Patrick Nasmyth around 1819, featuring a serene natural scene. It is currently part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peaceful wooded landscape with a winding dirt path, a blue sky with white clouds, and leafy green trees. A figure in a brown coat walks along the path, introducing a subtle human element to the natural setting, emphasizing serenity and the coexistence of human presence within nature.
Technique & Style
Nasmyth utilized oil paint to achieve depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes contributing to the work's realistic quality. The palette is characterized by muted, earthy tones that evoke calmness and tranquility.
History & Provenance
Patrick Nasmyth, son of artist Alexander Nasmyth, was a landscape specialist active in the early 19th century. Wooded Landscape is now held in the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Patrick Nasmyth, (7 January 1787 – 17 August 1831), was a Scottish landscape painter. He was the eldest son of the artist Alexander Nasmyth.
