Das Glärnischmassiv in der Schweiz

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, um 1790

The image features a rugged mountain landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a wide view of the scene. The sky blends with the mountaintops, which dominate the upper part of the composition. The mountains are depicted in soft blues and greys. The foreground shows detailed green and earthy tones in a densely forested area and a grassy hill sloping gently to the right. The artwork uses precise brushstrokes to depict textures of rocks and foliage realistically. The color palette consists of light blues, greens, earthy browns, and greys. In the distance, a wooden cabin with figures and animals can be seen, along with a path leading through the landscape.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datierung
um 1790
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and black ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Maße
40,2 × 55,6 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image features a rugged mountain landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a wide view of the scene. The sky blends with the mountaintops, which dominate the upper part of the composition. The mountains are depicted in soft blues and greys. The foreground shows detailed green and earthy tones in a densely forested area and a grassy hill sloping gently to the right. The artwork uses precise brushstrokes to depict textures of rocks and foliage realistically. The color palette consists of light blues, greens, earthy browns, and greys. In the distance, a wooden cabin with figures and animals can be seen, along with a path leading through the landscape.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790