Spanish Chestnut n.d.

"Spanish Chestnut" is a pencil and watercolor drawing on paper by English art critic and social commentator John Ruskin. It depicts a detailed study of a Spanish chestnut tree. The drawing displays a prominent trunk and branches, with a focus on the textural detail of the bark and the foliage. Ruskin was a passionate advocate for nature and art, and his drawings often captured the beauty and detail of the natural world. This piece, located at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to his skill and dedication to the art of nature observation.