Artwork

Landscape study, with trees and figures in the foreground

Landscape study, with trees and figures in the foreground, by Alfred East, 1850
Landscape study, with trees and figures in the foreground, by Alfred East, 1850

Landscape study, with trees and figures in the foreground is a drawing by Alfred East. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sir Alfred East's 'Landscape study, with trees and figures in the foreground' is a drawing created in 1850, capturing a serene scene with loose, expressive lines and soft color washes.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a person walking beneath a large tree, with the figure's bright blue and white clothing contrasting against the dark, tangled branches. The background features a soft, blurry landscape with a faint horizon glow and distant rocky forms.

Technique & Style

East employed rapid, sketchy lines and light color washes to maintain a sense of freshness and spontaneity, leaving the work with an unfinished quality. The figure's face is minimally detailed, with a small red circle indicating a hat.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alfred East

Artist

Alfred East

Alfred East (1844–1913) was an artist, born in Kettering.