
Lowell Nesbitt
182.9 x 152.4 cm
In Birch Trees, Lowell Nesbitt transports the viewer into a serene, luminous forest where nature unfolds with quiet drama. Dominated by tall, elegant trunks of white birch trees, the composition is both immersive and stylized, inviting a sense of stillness and reflection. The scene is punctuated by a gently curving path that forks through lush green undergrowth, creating a natural rhythm that draws the eye deeper into the landscape.
Nesbitt, widely known for his large-scale botanical works and architectural subjects, here explores the symbolic clarity and poetic order of a woodland environment. The birches—iconic for their pale, luminous bark—stand like sentinels in a dreamlike space, their verticality emphasizing both grace and structure. Their repetition evokes a visual music, a cadence of light and form that’s both modernist and romantic.
Unstretched and raw at the edges, the canvas retains a studio immediacy—an honest trace of the artist’s process. The palette, dominated by pale whites, mint greens, and earthy browns, imbues the painting with a refreshing clarity, echoing both natural purity and contemplative escape.
This large-scale piece is a striking example of Nesbitt's skill in blending nature with abstraction. The vivid colors, rhythmic lines, and symbolic depth make Birch Trees a standout in any collection. Its peaceful yet thought-provoking theme resonates with collectors who value both technical precision and emotional depth in landscape art.
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Estate of Lowell NesbittJoin our community of Art lovers and collectors
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