Artwork

Entwined Trees

Entwined Trees, by William Howis senior, unspecified, 1844
Entwined Trees, by William Howis senior, unspecified, 1844

Entwined Trees is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist William Howis senior. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Entwined Trees is a painting by William Howis senior, created in 1844 and held at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two slender trees standing together in a forest clearing, their branches reaching upwards. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and tranquility, evoking the feeling of a secluded glade.

Technique & Style

The artist has used a muted green background to suggest a misty atmosphere, while the trees' leaves are rendered in vibrant green and their trunks in warm brown, creating a sense of depth and texture.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Howis senior

William Howis senior (1804–1882) was an artist, born in Waterford.