Study of a Fallen Tree (from sketchbook) 1827 - 1908

This sketch, "Study of a Fallen Tree (from sketchbook)," is a work by American artist David Johnson. Created between 1827 and 1908, the drawing demonstrates Johnson's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the delicate nuances of nature. This small-scale piece, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, shows the fallen trunk of a tree and its twisting branches with a light, almost delicate touch. It's a study of natural form and a testament to the artist's observation of the world around him.