Berchtesgaden with the Watzmann Peak in the Distance

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1822

The image depicts a valley with mountains in the background. A village with buildings and trees is visible in the foreground, leading into the natural landscape. The painting style incorporates light brushstrokes with a watercolor effect. The color scheme includes soft blues and greens, with white areas suggesting unpainted sections. The chiaroscuro creates a serene atmosphere, with deeper hues in the mountains and lighter sketched areas in the foreground.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1822
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
34.5 × 50 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a valley with mountains in the background. A village with buildings and trees is visible in the foreground, leading into the natural landscape. The painting style incorporates light brushstrokes with a watercolor effect. The color scheme includes soft blues and greens, with white areas suggesting unpainted sections. The chiaroscuro creates a serene atmosphere, with deeper hues in the mountains and lighter sketched areas in the foreground.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827