A Fallen Giant, Calaveras Grove, California 1875

"A Fallen Giant, Calaveras Grove, California" (1875) by Marianne North (1830-1890) depicts the aftermath of a fallen giant sequoia in California's Calaveras Grove. The painting captures the immense scale of the fallen tree, with its intricate root system laid bare and the towering trunks of other sequoias in the background. North, known for her botanical art, skillfully portrays the texture and detail of the fallen tree, highlighting the resilience of nature even in the face of decay. This powerful depiction of the natural world exemplifies North's passion for documenting the beauty of the plant kingdom.