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Description: | A reproduction produced by the Vasari Society of a drawing by Sir Anthony van Dyck. The drawing is a study of trees. There are two tall trees in the centre, in full leaf, with smaller trees and foliage surrounding these. A variety of lines have been used in the drawing, both in terms of thickness and shade. The artist's signature is in the bottom right-hand corner.
Text from the accompanying booklet produced by the Vasari Society:
"6.
SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK
(b. 1599; d. 1641)
STUDY OF TREES
Collection of Lady Lucas. From the Lankrink, Richardson, Hudson, and Reynolds Collections. Pen and sepia and wash. 20.1 x 26.1 cm. (7 7/8 x 10 1/4 in.).
An attractive and characteristic example of Van Dyck's direct study of Nature. Signed A : Van dyck.
A. M. H."
Technique: reproduction
Reproduction by the Vasari Society of a drawing by Anthony van Dyck, Study of Trees (1920.1357). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.104027 | Go to resource |
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