Study of a Tree Limb (from Sketchbook) by Henry Ward Ranger

Study of a Tree Limb (from Sketchbook) 1858 - 1916

tree

shape in negative space

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

appetizing

organic drawing style

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

natural form

"Study of a Tree Limb (from Sketchbook)" is a graphite drawing by American artist Henry Ward Ranger, created between 1858 and 1916. The drawing is part of a sketchbook, which housed many other studies and sketches by the artist. The work is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and depicts a simple study of a tree limb. Ranger was known for his landscapes and plein-air painting, and his sketches like this one are a testament to his practice of direct observation. The drawing's simplicity reflects the artist's focus on capturing the essence of nature.