Who created "Three Trees, Hoboken"?

Three Trees, Hoboken was created by Asher Brown Durand in ca. 1834.

When was "Three Trees, Hoboken" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1834.

What medium is "Three Trees, Hoboken"?

Three Trees, Hoboken is Graphite on yellowish buff-colored wove paper.

Is "Three Trees, Hoboken" in the public domain?

Yes, Three Trees, Hoboken is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Three Trees, Hoboken

Asher Brown Durand

ca. 1834

Medium

Graphite on yellowish buff-colored wove paper

Dimensions

9 9/16 x 13 1/2 in. (24.3 x 34.3 cm)

Classification

Drawing

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Nathan Chaikin, 1961

Accession Number

61.524.12

Tags

Trees

Art Historical Context

Asher B. Durand's *Three Trees, Hoboken* (ca. 1834) captures the rugged beauty of New Jersey's waterfront landscape in a delicate graphite drawing on yellowish buff-colored wove. Created during a pivotal moment in American art, when Durand was transitioning from engraving to landscape painting, this work reflects his deep commitment to direct observation of nature. Hoboken, just across the Hudson River from New York City, served as a prime sketching ground for artists seeking unspoiled wilderness amid rapid urbanization. The precisely rendered trees—likely oaks or elms—demonstrate Durand's ma...

About the Artist

Asher Brown Durand · 1796–1886

Was a principal member of the Hudson River School. American artist; associated with the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Comment on works: Portraits

Three Trees, Hoboken

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