Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and creeper-covered Roots

Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and creeper-covered Roots
Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and creeper-covered Roots
Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and creeper-covered Roots
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Artist
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
Title
Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and creeper-covered Roots
Date
c.1750 (undated)
Medium
Black chalk and graphite on moderately textured, medium, cream laid paper with grey wash
Dimensions
Metric: 186 x 127 mm
Imperial: 7 5/16 x 5 in.
Accession Number
B1977.14.6005
Wilson Online Reference
D15
Provenance
Thomas Lowinsky; Paul Mellon
Signature/inscription
Unsigned; no inscription
Collectors' marks
[1] Recto, lower left corner: 'TEL' in circle: Thomas Lowinsky (Lugt 2420a)
[2] Verso: 'W. Parker'
Verso inscriptions
[1] Graphite and black ink, lower centre: 'Wilso | From M. In Fammgton's Coll | Pro. of [...] Robinson Co | E. I384'
Related Drawings
D10 Tree Study I, Tate, London (T09307)
D11 Tree Study II, Tate, London (T09310)
D12 Tree Study III, Tate, London (T09308)
D13 Tree Study IV, Tate, London (T09311)
D14 Tree Study V, Tate, London (T09309)
D388 Tree Study The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
Previous Cat/Ref Nos
Object ID:15113
Condition/Conservation
Mounted on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper with grey wash
Mount: 232 x 175 mm (9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.)