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Two Trees
Two Trees is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Nicolas Poussin. It dates from 1593 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
Two Trees is a drawing by Nicolas Poussin, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two trees on a grassy hillside, with twisting branches and small leaves rendered in quick, dark lines, set against a background of short, uneven strokes suggesting grass and rocks.
Technique & Style
Poussin employed cross-hatching, using numerous tiny parallel lines to create shadows and texture, giving the trees a rough, three-dimensional appearance.
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