Hilly Landscape with Landsberg Castle

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1830/1836

The image depicts rolling hills extending into the distance, with a horizon line placed higher in the frame. Shapes that suggest distant hills or mountains can be seen on the horizon. Brushstrokes are loose and light, hinting at an impressionistic style. Portions of the canvas are left untouched. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones including greens, browns, and grays, with hints of yellow and blue. The foreground features shaded greens and browns with sparse trees, transitioning to sunlit plains extending towards the distant hills under a pale sky.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
1830/1836
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
34.9 × 52.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts rolling hills extending into the distance, with a horizon line placed higher in the frame. Shapes that suggest distant hills or mountains can be seen on the horizon. Brushstrokes are loose and light, hinting at an impressionistic style. Portions of the canvas are left untouched. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones including greens, browns, and grays, with hints of yellow and blue. The foreground features shaded greens and browns with sparse trees, transitioning to sunlit plains extending towards the distant hills under a pale sky.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850