Trees behind a Fence (from Sketchbook) by Henry Ward Ranger

Trees behind a Fence (from Sketchbook) 1858 - 1916

pen illustration

incomplete sketchy

landscape

ink line art

linework heavy

organic drawing style

ink drawing experimentation

hand drawn

pen-ink sketch

thin linework

initial sketch

"Trees behind a Fence (from Sketchbook)" is a charcoal drawing created by American artist Henry Ward Ranger between 1858 and 1916. The sketch depicts a simple landscape scene featuring a fence and a few trees, capturing Ranger's keen eye for detail and his preference for natural subjects. The artwork currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and is a fine example of Ranger's artistic style, which was known for its atmospheric landscapes and delicate brushwork.