Study of Trees c. 1817

drawing, lithograph, print, paper

drawing

toned paper

lithograph

print

pencil sketch

possibly oil pastel

paper

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

france

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

pencil art

watercolor

"Study of Trees" is a graphite drawing on paper by Louis Pierre Baltard, a prominent French architect and artist, dating back to around 1817. The detailed rendering showcases Baltard's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the textures and forms of the trees in a naturalistic style. The drawing, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Baltard's skill in translating the beauty of nature into a refined artistic expression.