Trees Bordering a Farm Meadow (from Sketchbook) 1857 - 1867

Thomas Hewes Hinckley’s “Trees Bordering a Farm Meadow (from Sketchbook)” is a graphite drawing depicting a minimalist rendering of trees bordering a meadow. The piece, completed between 1857 and 1867, is a delicate study of the branches and trunks of trees, highlighting the artist’s attention to detail in capturing the natural world. The artwork showcases the artist’s interest in landscapes, a common theme in 19th-century American art. “Trees Bordering a Farm Meadow” is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.