Artwork
Study of an Old Oak Tree, Water on Right, a Man on Left
Study of an Old Oak Tree, Water on Right, a Man on Left is an ink print by the Romanticist artist George Samuel. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Study of an Old Oak Tree, Water on Right, a Man on Left is a pen-and-tusche lithograph created in 1806 by George Samuel, an English artist known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a detailed depiction of an aged oak tree beside a body of water, with a solitary figure approaching from the left, set against a light-colored sky with clouds.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Samuel's skill in rendering natural scenery, utilizing the pen-and-tusche lithograph technique to achieve a distinctive visual effect.
Context
The artwork is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized the beauty and emotional resonance of natural landscapes.
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Artist
George Samuel (died c. 1823) was an English landscape-painter, working in both in oils and watercolours. He was a noted topographical draughtsman of his day.
