Landscape with Trees (1840s)
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David Cox, known for his poignant British landscapes, offers serene and evocative vistas in his work "Landscape with Trees." This sketch, created in the 1840s, captures a rustic and tranquil view that hints at the pastoral calm of the mid-19th century.The pencil sketch is loose yet deliberate, featuring a cluster of dense, lush trees that appear to whisper storied tales of yesteryears. Cox’s mastery in sketching is evident through his ability to convey volume and texture with mere strokes. The trees dominate the composition, heavy and full, bending slightly with the breeze that seems almost palpable. Underneath, various shades of light and shadow suggest the forms of underbrush and the rugged terrain.In the distance, mere suggestions of distant hills or clouds blend into the horizon, creating a sense of endless space that invites the viewer to ponder what lies beyond. The simplicity of the medium — pencil on paper — belies the depth and emotion Cox infuses into his landscape scenes."Landscape with Trees" offers not just a view, but an escape into the contemplative solitude of nature, reflecting Cox’s ability to capture both the beauty and the sublime elements of the natural world.
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David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.
He is considered one of the greatest English landscape painters, and a major figure of the Golden age of English watercolour.
Although most popularly known for his works in watercolour, he also painted over 300 works in oil towards the end of his career, now considered "one of the greatest, but least recognised, achievements of any British painter."
His son, known as David Cox the Younger (1809–1885), was also a successful artist.