Artwork

Trees near a stream at Crickhowell

Trees near a stream at Crickhowell, by Richard Redgrave, 30
Trees near a stream at Crickhowell, by Richard Redgrave, 30

Trees near a stream at Crickhowell is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Richard Redgrave. It dates from 30 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Trees near a stream at Crickhowell is a drawing by Richard Redgrave, capturing a serene landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a tranquil scene with tall, slender trees and a gently curving stream, set against a hillside with additional trees and rocks.

Technique & Style

Redgrave employed a range of lines and shading to convey depth and texture, using rough lines for tree trunks and soft, feathery lines to suggest foliage, while cross-hatching adds complexity to the image.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Redgrave

Artist

Richard Redgrave

Richard Redgrave was an English landscape artist, genre painter, author, and administrator.