The Ruins of the Monastery of Oybin in the Zittau Mountains
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1792
- Kunstenaar
- Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
- Datering
- 1792
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- watercolor with gouache and pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper
- Afmetingen
- 44,6 × 58 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
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.