Student Artwork Guide

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Charles White, Trees. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

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

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Charles White died in 1979; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2049. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

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?

1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 61 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles White (1918–1979) every dated painting, decade by decade

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.

More works to set beside this one: artsdot.com/en/art/similar/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Espresso #2e3a35

Catalogued palette

#2E3A35
#171B15
#749F8C
#497469

These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

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.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles White over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

The ten leading countries

1 China 80.0%400 visits
2 United States of America 20.0%100 visits

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 5 most looked-at works by Charles White

1 Mother Courage II, 1974 40.0%200 visits
2 Facade of Railway Village Houses 20.0%100 visits
3 Signal 20.0%100 visits
4 Love Letter 1, 1971 20.0%100 visits
— Trees this painting 0.0%0 visits

Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 10 works by this artist, of which 4 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

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

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Where to read more

The artist Charles White artsdot.com/en/artists/charles-white/
Similar works More works to compare artsdot.com/en/art/similar/charles-white-trees-ARA7XJ-en/

Find this online

QR code linking to the download page for Trees

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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/

Trees — Charles White

Look closely

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

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Signal, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
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.

Questions & Answers

Who created "Trees"?

"Trees" is attributed to Charles White.

Where do the visitors of "Trees" by Charles White come from?

Statistics about "Trees" by Charles White are on the artwork's Stats page: monthly visits of the artwork, visits of the artist's works, and country and language breakdowns of recent visitors.

What size is "Trees" by Charles White in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Trees" by Charles White are 73 x 122 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.