The Ruins of the Monastery of Oybin in the Zittau Mountains

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1792

The image shows a landscape with a vast expanse stretching out and hills in the distance. Ruined structures are visible on a rocky hill, surrounded by greenery. The sky meets the hills on the horizon. The brushwork is soft and smooth, especially in the clouds and sky. The color palette includes blues, greens, and browns. A waterway reflects the scene with a bridge, cattle grazing, and a figure tending to them. scattered houses are nestled among trees in the background.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1792
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor with gouache and pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
44.6 × 58 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a vast expanse stretching out and hills in the distance. Ruined structures are visible on a rocky hill, surrounded by greenery. The sky meets the hills on the horizon. The brushwork is soft and smooth, especially in the clouds and sky. The color palette includes blues, greens, and browns. A waterway reflects the scene with a bridge, cattle grazing, and a figure tending to them. scattered houses are nestled among trees in the background.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827