Das Schloss am Meer (Castle on the Sea)

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 19e eeuw

The image shows a painting of a wooded area with a castle-like structure in the distance. The perspective suggests the observer is among the trees. The landscape leads to the distant building under a moonlit night sky. The brushstrokes are refined, creating smooth transitions of tones that give depth to the scene. The structure stands out against the sky. The color palette is dark, with blues and grays, highlighted by moonlight reflecting on water and a small figure in red near a tree. The artwork has an intricate border, adding to its decorative style and mysterious ambiance.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Datering
19e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
oil sketch with pen and brown ink over graphite
Afmetingen
2 7/16 × 3 3/4 in. (6,2 × 9,6 cm)
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a painting of a wooded area with a castle-like structure in the distance. The perspective suggests the observer is among the trees. The landscape leads to the distant building under a moonlit night sky. The brushstrokes are refined, creating smooth transitions of tones that give depth to the scene. The structure stands out against the sky. The color palette is dark, with blues and grays, highlighted by moonlight reflecting on water and a small figure in red near a tree. The artwork has an intricate border, adding to its decorative style and mysterious ambiance.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850