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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Fecha
1792
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor with gouache and pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper
Medidas
44,6 × 58 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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