The artwork, titled “Above the Trees,” was created by Emily Carr in 1939 in Canada. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and measures 91.2 x 61 cm. This piece falls within the landscape and cloudscape genre.
The artwork vividly captures a lush canopy of trees viewed from below, stretching upward into a swirling, vibrant blue sky. The trees are depicted with dynamic brushstrokes, emphasizing their grandeur and the sense of looking upward through their dense foliage. The sky is rendered with a mesmerizing mix of blues that convey depth and the infinite expanse above. The overall composition evokes a feeling of awe and connection with nature, characteristic of Carr’s unique ability to depict the essence and spirit of the natural world.
