Trees at Beddington
possibly c. 1805
Medium
graphite over watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 24.2 x 31 cm (9 1/2 x 12 3/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
1987.68.1
Art Historical Context
**Trees at Beddington by Robert Hills, possibly dating to around 1805, captures serene beauty of ancient trees at Beddington, likely the historic park in Surrey, England. intimate landscape drawing exemplifies early 19th-century British interest in nature's grandeur, reflecting a growing Romantic appreciation for the English countryside amid the Industrial Revolution's encroachment. Hills employs a delicate mixed-media technique: watercolor washed over graphite on wove paper, creating luminous effects and precise detailing. The 24.2 x 31 cm sheet allows for intricate rendering of bark texture...
About the Artist
Robert Hills · 1769–1844
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