Tree Paintings for Sale
In painting, just as in poetry, trees bend but do not break. They offer an array of symbolism: the tree of life, of knowledge, the world's axis and symbol of evolution. They are an omnipresent figure, constant throughout the shifting eras and dominating canvases with their overwhelming grandeur. Trees are as compelling to painters as they are to viewers, seeming to extend their branches almost into the heavens.
For a long time, the tree was only represented as a biblical symbol, the catalyst in the fall of man. Later, in classical paintings, the tree was often relegated to a background object, serving only to prop up other, more important subjects, although some artists like Poussin did make them the focus. Cézanne's The Great Pine, however, is perhaps the best example of a composition entirely dedicated to the tree as a subject, they fill the frame with solid trunks and thick, twisting branches. In a landscape, trees are a sign of splendour and power, towering over the tiny figures of men. In Rubens' The Tempest, they are almost threatening.
The splendour of trees in paintings is greatly affected by the arrangement of the rest of the composition. Sometimes trees seems to support the canvas, marking out the confines of the space. Many painters use trees to give an indication of perspective and depth in the canvas, such as Hodler's Autumn Evening. Trees can also be used to give an indication of where the painting is set: palm trees indicate an exotic setting, lending the canvases an edge of luxury and excitement – as seen in the work of Douanier Rousseau.
The tree can also serve as a metaphor, signifying strength, rootedness, and a sort of natural power that – like even the strongest man – can still end up broken. Anselm Kieffer painted his canvas Varus in memory of the atrocities suffered by Germany in the 20th century; the composition depicts a bloodied forest in reference to the Roman war featured in Tacitus' Germania. The tree can also stand as a symbol for the ceaseless changing of the seasons, often placed in parallel to the human cycle of life. While Hokusai honoured the magnificent cherry blossoms of his native Japan, Monet repeatedly painted his gardens at Giverny, often under the bright light of full summer. Autumn, with its shimmering colours, crisp light, and myriad textures, is an unfailing source of inspiration for artists. Most recently artists have taken to abstracting the form of trees, stripping them back to their most basic elements, like in the works of Raoul Dufy.
In contemporary art, the motif of a tree is most often found in sculpture and installation art because it's so easy to translate into three dimensional media. Traditional art has yet to let trees go, though, and you need to look no further than Mondrian's canvases to see that trees remain a vital element of art history. Browse Artsper's collection of art centred around trees.
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Comme un printemps III
Agnès Tiollier
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1 inch
€2,800
Sussurri tra i rami
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 180 x 240 x 0.1 cm Painting - 70.9 x 94.5 x 0 inch
€7,800
Ce que disent nos yeux
Geraldine Bandiziol
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€850
Rêverie... (Souvenirs du sud)
Olivier Messas
Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€700
Si trova un'unica. Quasi sono
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 38 x 29 x 8 cm Painting - 15 x 11.4 x 3.1 inch
€550
Exploflora Series No.65
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 110 x 206 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 81.1 x 0.8 inch
€2,000
Exploflora Series No.29
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 111.8 x 203.2 x 5.1 cm Painting - 44 x 80 x 2 inch
€1,480
Exploflora Series No.28
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 111.8 x 271.8 x 5.1 cm Painting - 44 x 107 x 2 inch
€1,980
Les arbres 04.03.25
Laurent Bouro
Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€2,800
Breccia di Luce
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,200
Autumnal No. 12
Elizabeth Becker
Painting - 66 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 26 x 40 x 0.1 inch
€1,831
On n'est pas là 2
Franck-Bernard Gaulier
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.6 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
€350
Les yeux du chat
Odile Pinto-Corbin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€1,450
Warm Reflections: A Golden Landscape - extra-large contemporary impressionistic Landscape
Vera Hoi
Painting - 125 x 125 x 2 cm Painting - 49.2 x 49.2 x 0.8 inch
€2,200
Whispers of autumn light
Pol Ledent
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€800
Blooming cherrytrees in Provence
Pol Ledent
Painting - 50 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€800
Spring in my countryside
Pol Ledent
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€800
April morning at the temple
Boris Serdyuk
Painting - 70 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€500
Sunset in the forest
Boris Serdyuk
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€640
Study for Regents Park
David Hinchliffe
Painting - 40 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€1,175
Study for Green Park
David Hinchliffe
Painting - 50 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch
€1,175
On the Trail in Hampstead Heath
David Hinchliffe
Painting - 40 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€1,175
Autumn storm
Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska
Painting - 50 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 31.5 x 1 inch
€1,502
Sans titre, velvet serie (1)
Baptiste Laurent
Painting - 59 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.2 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,400
Sans titre, velvet serie
Baptiste Laurent
Painting - 59 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.2 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,400
La promenade, au lever du soleil
Edivaldo Barbosa
Painting - 50 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,200
Les arbres 08.10.24
Laurent Bouro
Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
€6,800
Dans un monde en noir et blanc
Antoine Josse
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
€2,600
Cherry blossoms 11
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,800
Autumn landscape 3
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,700
Road to home. Batumi
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,400
Forêt de bouleaux en rose
ShuJie Wang
Painting - 70 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,400 €1,260
Cherry blossoms 10
Iryna Kastsova
Painting - 90 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€2,250
Wild purple flowers
Pol Ledent
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€600 €540
Summer Kontrazhur
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 49 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 19.3 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
€563
Village of Velyka Kopanya
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 39 x 35.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.4 x 14 x 0.1 inch
€657
Flowering Field
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 40 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
€563
Near the River
Alexander Shandor
Painting - 38.5 x 48.5 x 0.2 cm Painting - 15.2 x 19.1 x 0.1 inch
€563
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tizlu
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
€1,600
Snow-Covered Serenity
Stepan Ohanyan
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€610
Breeze - Arm Chair
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 73.7 x 65 x 82 cm Design - 29 x 25.6 x 32.3 inch
€2,347
Nailed it Series No.81
Sumit Mehndiratta
Sculpture - 84 x 84 x 4 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inch
€1,000
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What are some famous tree paintings in art history?
Some of the most famous tree paintings in art history include Vincent van Gogh's "The Mulberry Tree," Claude Monet's "Poplars," and Gustav Klimt's "Birch Forest." These paintings showcase the beauty and majesty of trees in different styles and techniques.
How do artists capture the essence of trees in their paintings?
Artists capture the essence of trees in their paintings by observing the unique characteristics of each tree, such as its shape, texture, and color. They also consider the lighting and atmosphere surrounding the tree to create a realistic and emotive representation. Through careful observation and technique, artists can convey the beauty and majesty of trees in their paintings.