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.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Datering
1837
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
18,1 × 21,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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