Ruins of the Oybin Monastery in Winter

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, c. 1830

The image shows an arched stone entryway leading into an ancient, roofless structure with Gothic architectural features. Three tall, arched windows reveal the sky, tall pine trees, and part of a crumbling stone wall. Brushstrokes capture stone texture and sky softness. The color palette includes muted earth tones and hints of blue and white in the sky. Dark birds move across the stone floor, complementing the play of light and shadow. Snow accents the upper stone surfaces, indicating a cold season.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
c. 1830
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
27.5 × 20.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an arched stone entryway leading into an ancient, roofless structure with Gothic architectural features. Three tall, arched windows reveal the sky, tall pine trees, and part of a crumbling stone wall. Brushstrokes capture stone texture and sky softness. The color palette includes muted earth tones and hints of blue and white in the sky. Dark birds move across the stone floor, complementing the play of light and shadow. Snow accents the upper stone surfaces, indicating a cold season.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850