Trees in Art

The Temptation by Lothar von Seebach depicts a dramatic scene from the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The painting features a woman in a lush garden, surrounded by a tree bearing an apple, with a serpent coiled around her arm. The composition is rich in symbolism, highlighting themes of temptation and the fall of man.

Café Terrace at Night is an 1888 oil painting by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. It is also known as The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, and, when first exhibited in 1891, was entitled Coffeehouse, in the evening. The painting depicts a quiet evening scene at a café terrace in Arles, France, with a vibrant sky filled with stars and a gas-lit lamp casting a warm glow. The composition includes a table, chairs, and a tree, capturing the atmosphere of a bustling yet serene night in a French town.

watercolor painting by Paul Gauguin

This historical painting depicts Emperor Peter the Great engaged in work, likely during his reign in the early 18th century. The scene captures his dedication to modernizing Russia, with elements suggesting his involvement in administrative or construction tasks. The artwork showcases the grandeur of his era and his significant role in shaping Russian history.

This painting by Nicolas-Antoine Taunay depicts King Henri IV of France riding a horse on a balcony, surrounded by a tree and other elements. The artwork is a historical scene capturing a moment from the French monarchy's history.

This painting by François-André Vincent depicts King Henry IV of France meeting Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, who is wounded. The scene is set in a historical context, featuring elements such as a dog, horse, and tree, which add to the narrative and atmosphere of the moment.

A Family in the Stone Age depicts a prehistoric scene featuring a family engaged in a hunt. The painting, created in 1892 by Emmanuel Benner, showcases a man and woman with an infant, a bear, and a stone axe, set against a backdrop of a fireplace and tree. It is an example of historical painting, capturing the essence of early human life and survival.

This painting by François Dumont depicts Marie Antoinette with her children, Louis XVII of France and Marie Thérèse of France. The scene is set in a lush garden, with a tree prominently featured in the background, symbolizing the natural surroundings of the royal family during the French Revolution era.

This painting depicts the Duchess of Orléans with her children at Spa, created posthumously in 1848 by Amédée Fauré. It is an example of historical painting, capturing a moment in the lives of the royal family.

painting by Paul Sourou

This historical painting by Sauveur Lecomte depicts the conquest of Ager and the siege of Lleida, showcasing military scenes with soldiers, tents, drums, horses, rifles, and swords. The composition includes elements like a tree, chapel, and ramparts, reflecting the strategic and chaotic nature of the battle.

painting by Axel Stephansen

painting by Axel Stephansen (Oslo Museum, OB.01314)

painting by Axel Stephansen

painting by Pierre-Justin Ouvrié

The painting depicts quiet, atmospheric scenes of the Villa Medici gardens in Rome, focusing on architectural details and natural light rather than narrative or mythological themes. It shows two men conversing near a boarded-up stone archway in one panel, while the smaller pendant piece features a gardener speaking with a cleric near a gated entrance.

painting by Ragnvald Hjerlow (Nasjonalmuseet, NG.M.00878)

White House at Night is an oil-on-canvas painting created on 16 June 1890 in the small town of Auvers-sur-Oise by Vincent van Gogh, six weeks before his death. It is displayed at the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg.

painting by Frits Thaulow (Lillehammer Kunstmuseum, LKM.Dep33)

painting by Thorvald Erichsen (Lillehammer Kunstmuseum, LKM.000063)

The Lonely Tree is an 1822 oil-on-canvas painting by German painter Caspar David Friedrich. It measures 55 × 71 centimetres (22 × 28 in). The work depicts a panoramic view of a romantic landscape of plains with mountains in the background. A solitary oak tree dominates the foreground.

This watercolor painting by Edvard Munch depicts the Toll House at Grünerløkken, a notable building in Oslo. The artwork captures the architectural details of the house, surrounded by trees and the street known as Nedre gate. It is part of the Oslo Museum collection (OB.01910).

This watercolor painting by Edvard Munch depicts the Old Aker Church and Telthusbakken in Oslo. The scene includes a house and tree, capturing the serene atmosphere of the area. It is part of the Oslo Museum collection with the catalog number OB.01909.

This watercolor painting by Edvard Munch depicts a rural scene along a road leading to Gaustad. The composition includes a tree, a root cellar, and the Old Aker Church in the distance, capturing the serene yet atmospheric landscape of the Norwegian countryside. It is housed in the Oslo Museum with the catalog number OB.01914.

This winter landscape painting by Julian Fałat captures the serene beauty of Bystra in 1910. The scene features snow-covered mountains, a frozen river, and scattered trees, creating a tranquil and picturesque winter scene.

The Seine at La Grande Jatte is a painting by Georges Seurat depicting a bustling scene along the Seine River in the suburb of La Grande Jatte. The work is renowned for its pointillist technique, with small dots of color creating a vibrant and detailed landscape featuring trees, houses, boats, and people.

This painting by Pieter Gerardus van Os depicts a serene canal scene in 's-Graveland, featuring a canal with water reflecting the surrounding landscape. The composition includes a house, trees, a sky with clouds, and a shepherd leading a herd of sheep. Additional elements such as an orchard, fruit trees, a dog, a gardener, and birds add to the tranquil rural atmosphere.

Carriages Waiting is a 1890 painting by Willem de Zwart depicting a scene of horse-drawn carriages waiting in a quiet urban setting. The artwork captures the atmosphere of a bustling yet serene cityscape, with trees and other elements adding to the composition's charm.

Soleil couchant à Ivry is a landscape painting by Armand Guillaumin depicting a sunset over the Seine River in Ivry-sur-Seine. The scene captures the golden hues of twilight with a factory and chimneys in the background, adding a touch of industrial elements to the serene natural setting.

Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe – originally titled Le Bain – is a large oil on canvas painting by Édouard Manet created in 1862 and 1863. The painting depicts a nude woman seated on the grass with a clothed man, surrounded by a landscape featuring trees, a watercourse, and a basket of fruit. It is known for its provocative composition and the bold depiction of nudity, which sparked controversy upon its initial exhibition.

Les Chênes d'Apremont is a landscape painting by Théodore Rousseau, created in 1850. The artwork depicts a serene rural scene featuring towering oak trees, a meadow, and a grazing herd of cows. The composition includes elements such as a sky with clouds, a puddle, and patches of grass, capturing the natural beauty of the countryside.

The Shortening Winter's Day is Near a Close (1903) and its replicas -- The Shortening Winter's Day is Near a Close and Beneath the Snow Encumbered Branches -- are oil on canvas paintings by Scottish painter Joseph Farquharson. The iconic artworks depict a shepherd tending sheep with the evening sun shining through snowy trees.

This painting by Alfred Sisley captures a serene autumnal landscape in Louveciennes, featuring a winding path through a forested hillside. The scene includes a farmhouse, a guard rail, and various trees, all rendered with the soft atmospheric perspective characteristic of Sisley's style. The composition highlights the interplay of light and shadow across the rolling countryside, with a clear sky adding to the tranquil atmosphere.

Mr and Mrs Andrews is an oil on canvas portrait of about 1750 by Thomas Gainsborough, now in the National Gallery, London. Today it is one of his most famous works, but it remained in the family of the sitters until 1960 and was very little known before it appeared in an exhibition in Ipswich in 1927, after which it was regularly requested for other exhibitions in Britain and abroad, and praised by critics for its charm and freshness. By the post-war years its iconic status was established, and it was one of four paintings chosen to represent British art in an exhibition in Paris celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Soon the painting began to receive hostile scrutiny as a paradigm of the paternalist and capitalist society of 18th-century England, but it remains a firm popular favourite.

Cairn in Snow, also known as Dolmen in the snow, is a landscape painting by the German painter Caspar David Friedrich. Friedrich is noted for his landscapes depicting features such as trees or Gothic ruins, silhouetted against the sky or in morning mists. The painting depicts leafless trees in the winter snow, with the tops of two of the trees broken off and the third bent by the prevailing wind, giving the work a haunted, spectral air. It is a Romantic allegorical landscape, depicting a stone cairn or dolmen set amid three oak trees on a hilltop, with a contemplative melancholy mood. It was probably painted around 1807, making it among Friedrich's first oil paintings. It measures 61 by 80 centimetres and has been held by the Galerie Neue Meister in Dresden since 1905.

La Machine de Marly is a 1873 painting by Alfred Sisley depicting a serene scene along the Seine River. The artwork captures the tranquil atmosphere of the river, with a barque reflected in the water and a tree-lined shore. The painting showcases Sisley's skill in capturing light and reflections, with a clear sky and distant buildings adding to the peaceful composition.

View of Florence from San Miniato is an oil on canvas painting by American artist Thomas Cole. The painting depicts the city of Florence, showcasing its iconic landmarks such as the Florence Cathedral, the Arno River, and the Ponte Vecchio. It captures the urban landscape and architectural details of the city, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Florence.

The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane is an oil on canvas painting by American artist John Quidor, from 1858. It depicts a scene from Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

Moema is an oil painting on canvas created in 1866 by Brazilian artist Victor Meirelles. It depicts the homonym character from the epic poem Caramuru (1781), by Santa Rita Durão. The work does not depict a scene from the poem, but instead Meirelles's personal interpretation of the character's fate, submerging into the water after being rejected by Caramuru.

This painting depicts Julius Caesar presenting the throne of Egypt to Cleopatra, highlighting the historical event of their alliance. The scene is richly detailed with elements of ancient Roman and Egyptian symbolism, including a laurel wreath, sceptre, and throne. The composition showcases Cortona's skill in blending historical narrative with intricate drapery and architectural elements. The work is part of a series commissioned for a Parisian residence, reflecting the cultural exchange of the period.

This painting by Abraham Govaerts depicts a serene wooded landscape featuring gipsy women. The scene is rich in natural elements, with trees and forest details prominently displayed.

This painting by Jacob Savery depicts a lively fair celebrating St. Sebastian's Day in a Flemish village. The scene includes various activities such as archery, gambling, and a processional parade, with elements like a castle, church, and marketplace showcasing the village's cultural and social life.

This painting by Otto Marseus van Schrieck depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a variety of plants and insects. The scene includes detailed renderings of Lepidoptera, lizards, and snakes amidst trees and a clear sky, capturing the natural beauty of a countryside setting.

This winter landscape painting by Esaias van de Velde depicts a serene countryside scene covered in snow. A farmhouse with a thatched roof stands amidst a frozen landscape, with a frozen river or watercourse visible in the foreground. The scene includes figures of people engaging in winter activities such as ice skating, suggesting a quiet, rural atmosphere typical of Dutch Golden Age art.

This painting by Job Adriaenszoon Berckheyde depicts a serene scene of a Dutch canal, likely the Oude Gracht in Haarlem. The composition showcases the tranquil waters, with a longboat gently drifting along the canal, surrounded by trees and the characteristic architecture of the Dutch Golden Age. The artwork captures the essence of urban life in 17th-century Haarlem, offering a glimpse into the city's historical landscape.

Hendrick Avercamp's painting depicts a lively winter scene on an icy lake, with people ice skating and a village in the background. The scene includes a barque, houses with thatched roofs, trees, a windmill, and a vertical-lift bridge. The sky is clear with snow-covered surroundings, capturing the essence of a frozen Dutch landscape.

This painting depicts a serene rural scene featuring a farmstead situated by the dunes. The composition showcases a tranquil landscape with elements such as trees and open fields, characteristic of Jan Vermeer van Haarlem's style. The artwork captures the quiet beauty of the countryside, with careful attention to detail and light.

This serene river landscape by Aert van der Neer depicts a tranquil evening scene with a calm watercourse reflecting the sky and clouds. The painting features a peaceful shoreline with trees, a small house, and a bell tower, all bathed in the golden hues of sunset. A boat rests near the shore, adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.