View of Castle Sachsenburg
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827,
- Artist
- Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
- Type
- Medium
- etching in brown on wove paper, hand-colored with brown wash [proof]
- Dimensions
- sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 30.2 × 43.2 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a landscape with a wide view. A structure resembling a castle is visible on a rocky hill in the distance surrounded by trees. The painting features delicate brushstrokes depicting foliage, architecture, and a river with a family and an animal. The color palette is dominated by sepia tones, giving the scene an antique feel. Houses can be seen in the distance amidst trees and hills.