31 - P. BURNITZ (1824–1886), A Patch of Woodland with a Cluster of Trees, around 1850, Pencil

P. BURNITZ (1824–1886), A Patch of Woodland with a Cluster of Trees, around 1850, Pencil Peter Burnitz (1824 Frankfurt am Main – 1886 ibid.): Wooded area with a dense group of trees, c. 1850, pencil Technique: Watercolor pencil on paper Date: c. 1850 Description: Typical landscape sketches by the Frankfurt painter, which, rather than pathos and heroic staging, are characterized by a sense of immediacy between the artist and nature. Burnitz learned about this modern Impressionist approach to plein-air painting during his stays in France at the Barbizon School. His works, which depict regional landscapes such as the Taunus, reflect the innovative spirit of French plein-air painting. Keywords: Vegetation, forest, tree, water, landscape, nature, plein-air painting, open-air painting, 19th century, Impressionism, Nature, Germany, Size: Paper: 32.0 cm x 47.7 cm (12.6 x 18.8 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Significant water stain in the lower right corner of the sheet. Tear at the top center, repaired with adhesive tape on the reverse. The corners are bumped. Short tears in the right margin. The paper is slightly discolored due to its age