Landscape view from trellis
date unknown
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Sally Adler with heartfelt gratitude to Emma Joy Linen Dana, George L. Linenâs great-granddaughter, and her four devoted sons, Richard, John, Andrew, and Gordon
Accession Number
AD/NPG.2018.1.5
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Art Historical Context
"Landscape View from Trellis" is a charming drawing by George Linen (1802–1888), a serene outdoor scene likely sketched from a garden trellis. Featuring rolling hills and sturdy trees, this work evokes the quiet beauty of the American countryside, offering a glimpse into 19th-century everyday vistas. As a drawing, it highlights the artist's ability to render natural forms with simple, direct lines—typical of preparatory sketches or personal studies that prioritized observation over elaborate finish. Created sometime during Linen's long life spanning the early American Republic to the Gilded A...