Tree 1887

"Tree" (1887) is a drawing by Hungarian artist Ladislav Mednyánszky, known for his powerful and expressive landscapes. The artwork features a solitary tree standing in a field, its bare branches reaching towards the sky. The drawing's simplicity emphasizes the tree's form and the starkness of the winter landscape. Mednyánszky's use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, capturing the subtle nuances of the tree's bark and the texture of the field. The artist's signature, along with the date, is prominently placed in the lower right corner. This work exemplifies Mednyánszky's interest in capturing the raw beauty of nature, highlighting the quiet power of a single tree in the vastness of the landscape.