Hilly Landscape with Landsberg Castle

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1830/1836

The image depicts rolling hills extending into the distance, with a horizon line placed higher in the frame. Shapes that suggest distant hills or mountains can be seen on the horizon. Brushstrokes are loose and light, hinting at an impressionistic style. Portions of the canvas are left untouched. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones including greens, browns, and grays, with hints of yellow and blue. The foreground features shaded greens and browns with sparse trees, transitioning to sunlit plains extending towards the distant hills under a pale sky.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Datering
1830/1836
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Afmetingen
34,9 × 52,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image depicts rolling hills extending into the distance, with a horizon line placed higher in the frame. Shapes that suggest distant hills or mountains can be seen on the horizon. Brushstrokes are loose and light, hinting at an impressionistic style. Portions of the canvas are left untouched. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones including greens, browns, and grays, with hints of yellow and blue. The foreground features shaded greens and browns with sparse trees, transitioning to sunlit plains extending towards the distant hills under a pale sky.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850