Cascade dessus Wasserberg (Waterfall above Wasserberg)

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, c. 1774

The image shows a landscape with a high vantage point looking across to a rocky cliff. A rocky ledge with sparse grassy patches and a small tree is in the foreground, where two figures stand. One figure gestures upwards towards a tall waterfall cascading down from the right side. The horizon is obscured by the rugged cliff face, and the sky above is filled with clouds in beige, gray, and light blue tones. The painting features smooth brushstrokes, especially in the waterfall, which shines with white and gray hues. The color palette includes earthy tones, greens, browns, and cool colors of the sky and waterfall.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Date
c. 1774
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and black ink on laid paper, mounted on original album sheet
Dimensions
30.5 × 20.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a high vantage point looking across to a rocky cliff. A rocky ledge with sparse grassy patches and a small tree is in the foreground, where two figures stand. One figure gestures upwards towards a tall waterfall cascading down from the right side. The horizon is obscured by the rugged cliff face, and the sky above is filled with clouds in beige, gray, and light blue tones. The painting features smooth brushstrokes, especially in the waterfall, which shines with white and gray hues. The color palette includes earthy tones, greens, browns, and cool colors of the sky and waterfall.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790