“The Aspen, under Idealization” (1846-47), by John Ruskin (original) (raw)

The Aspen, under Idealization

John Ruskin

1855-56

The Guild of St. George, Museums Sheffield

Drawn forModern Painters 4 to illustrate artists' treatment of natural form, from Giotto to his last drawing-master Harding. Compare these with Claude's and Turner's trees.

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