Study of a Tree; verso: Study of Houses

Ernst Ferdinand Oehme

1832 · Graphite · Drawings and Prints

A leading artist of his generation, Oehme here depicts a mighty oak, a tree long associated with German national identity and especially embraced by artists of the Romantic period. As indicated in the inscription, this detailed study of the weathered bark and exposed roots was made from life on October 3, 1832. By focusing on the monumental trunk instead of its towering crown, Oehme created an image of quiet force.

Artist

Ernst Ferdinand Oehme

Date

1832

Medium

Graphite

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Purchase, PECO Foundation Gift, 2010