Artwork
Trees Reflected in a Brook
Trees Reflected in a Brook is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Claude-Joseph Vernet. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Trees Reflected in a Brook is a 1752 pen and brown ink drawing by Claude-Joseph Vernet, capturing a serene natural scene of trees, bushes, and their reflections in a shallow brook.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on the quiet interplay between a wooded landscape and the reflective surface of a brook, showcasing Vernet's attention to the subtleties of natural environments.
Technique & Style
Executed in brown ink, the work features tight, overlapping strokes and wavy lines to convey texture, shadow, and the mirroring effect of water, with the yellowed paper enhancing the warm, naturalistic tone.
History & Provenance
Created in 1752 by Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), a French artist renowned for his landscapes, the drawing exemplifies his detailed study of the outdoors.
Artist & collection
Artist
Claude-Joseph Vernet (French pronunciation: ; 14 August 1714 – 3 December 1789) was a French painter. His son Carle Vernet and daughter Marguerite Émilie Chalgrin were also painters.
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