Königsee with the Cliffs of St. Bartholomëe

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1837

The image shows a scene by a lake. Cows, a white horse, a man in a wide-brimmed hat riding the horse, and two children playing in the water are present. A mountain range is in the background, with faint clouds in the sky. On the right, there is a small settlement with buildings and a church near the water's edge. The artist uses detailed brushstrokes, especially noticeable in the mountains and animals. The color palette consists of muted blues, greys, earthy tones, and hints of warmer hues in the sky.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Datation
1837
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle sur graphite, sur papier vélin
Dimensions
18,1 × 21,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a scene by a lake. Cows, a white horse, a man in a wide-brimmed hat riding the horse, and two children playing in the water are present. A mountain range is in the background, with faint clouds in the sky. On the right, there is a small settlement with buildings and a church near the water's edge. The artist uses detailed brushstrokes, especially noticeable in the mountains and animals. The color palette consists of muted blues, greys, earthy tones, and hints of warmer hues in the sky.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850