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Trees

Name Class Date

charles white, Trees. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist
charles white artsdot.com/en/artists/charles-white/
Artist’s dates
1918 – 1979
Original size
73 x 122 cm

In context

Trees — charles white

How big is it?

The original measures 73 × 122 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1910
  2. 1920
  3. 1930
  4. 1940
  5. 1950
  6. 1960
  7. 1970

Shaded: the lifetime of charles white (1918–1979)

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

  • Signal artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-signal-ARA7XG-en/
  • The Seed Drill artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-the-seed-drill-ARA7XE-en/
  • I Accuse, 1950 artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-i-accuse-D38RQL-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #2e3a35

    Catalogued palette

    • #2E3A35
    • #171B15
    • #749F8C
    • #497469
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Balanced Harmony How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    charles white

    early life and education

    charles white, an african-american artist, was born on april 24, 1918, in chicago, illinois. he grew up in a family that encouraged his artistic talents from an early age. white attended the art school of the art institute of chicago, where he honed his skills in drawing and painting.

    artistic style and influences

    white's work is characterized by its unique blend of social realism and african-american experiences. his artistic style was influenced by the works of vincent van gogh, whose post-impressionist techniques can be seen in white's bold, expressive brushstrokes. explore more of van gogh's works at AllPaintingsStore: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/8xz5n2-vincent-van-gogh-blossoming-branches](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/8xz5n2-vincent-van-gogh-blossoming-branches)

    notable works and exhibitions

    musicians, a 1940s piece showcasing white's ability to capture the essence of african-american life, is now part of the art institute of chicago's collection. learn more about the museum's collection: /en/art/show/art-d3cl2x-en/

    legacy and impact

    white's contributions to american art have been recognized with numerous awards, including the walter neustein award in 1940.

    his work has been exhibited at prominent institutions, such as the metropolitan museum of art, new york.

    white's legacy continues to inspire emerging artists, with his works remaining a vital part of american art history.

    explore more at AllPaintingsStore

    for an in-depth look at charles white's life and works, visit the AllPaintingsStore collection: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charles white](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/charles white). discover a wide range of art pieces, from medieval art to abstract art, at AllPaintingsStore's extensive online museum: /en/art/show/art-d3c5zh-en/

    Where to read more

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for Trees

    artsdot.com/en/art/download/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    white, charles. Trees. n.d., https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/
    APA
    white, charles (n.d.). Trees [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/
    Chicago
    charles white. Trees. n.d. https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/
    Harvard
    white, charles (n.d.) Trees. Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/

    Look closely

    Trees — charles white

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Signal, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.