Ludwig Richter

Richter, Adrian Ludwig

German, 1803 - 1884

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The image depicts a pastoral scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. A group of children and goats are clustered close to us on a grassy slope. One child is playfully seated on a tree branch that extends across the scene. The horizon is set low in the painting, marked by a distant glimpse of rolling hills under a light blue sky scattered with clouds. The artist uses delicate and precise brushstrokes, lending the scene a soft, illustrative quality. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones of green and brown with highlights of blue and grey in the background, capturing a serene and natural environment. Elements such as a wooden fence and large, gnarled trees frame the composition.
Ludwig Richter, Children and Goats Resting by a Felled Tree, 1868, pen and brown and some gray ink with watercolor and gouache, a few touches of varnish (gum arabic?) on wove paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.28

Children and Goats Resting by a Felled Tree

Ludwig Richter · 1868 · pen and brown and some gray ink with watercolor and gouache, a few touches of varnish (gum arabic?) on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.28

This is a photograph of a title page from a book titled "Biblia Sacra Tabulis Illustrata" by Iulio Schnorr a Carolsfeld. The text includes the title, languages in which the biblical texts are expressed, and city and publisher names like Lipsiae (Leipzig) and Parisiis (Paris). The page has a vintage appearance with signs of age such as foxing and yellowed paper.
Various Artists, Johann Carl Wilhelm Aarland, Jakob Julius Adé, August Gaber, Moritz Ferdinand Geringswald, Engelhardt Graeff, Franz Guido Maximilian von Guehery, Leonhard Joch, Gerhard Anton Jördens, Richard Julius Jungtow, Heinrich Carl Johann Manger, Carl Ferdinand Obermann, Fedor Reusche, Ludwig Richter, Friedrich Schlitte, Gustav Richard Steinbrecher, Friedrich Anton Wolff, Carl August Zscheckel, Biblia Sacra tabulis illustrata, 1853-1860, bound volume with 240 wood engravings in black over yellow lithographic background on wove paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2017.80.1

Biblia Sacra tabulis illustrata

Various Artists, Johann Carl Wilhelm Aarland, Jakob Julius Adé, August Gaber, Moritz Ferdinand Geringswald, Engelhardt Graeff, Franz Guido Maximilian von Guehery, Leonhard Joch, Gerhard Anton Jördens, Richard Julius Jungtow, Heinrich Carl Johann Manger, Carl Ferdinand Obermann, Fedor Reusche, Ludwig Richter, Friedrich Schlitte, Gustav Richard Steinbrecher, Friedrich Anton Wolff, Carl August Zscheckel · 1853-1860 · bound volume with 240 wood engravings in black over yellow lithographic background on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.80.1

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and a sky with swirling clouds. A group of figures, including a standing figure with a walking stick, a dog, and a seated pair, are in the foreground. Trees partially obscure the view, leading towards mountainous forms in the distance. The scene is rendered in fine etched lines, creating a monochromatic color palette of various shades of gray.
Ludwig Richter, Rocca di Mezzo, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.c

Rocca di Mezzo

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.c

The image shows a pastoral scene with a coast, a hill, figures, animals, mountains, a sailboat, and a tree, depicted in a detailed etching style with a monochrome color palette.
Ludwig Richter, Monte Circello, 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.b

Monte Circello

Ludwig Richter · 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.b

The image depicts a landscape in an etching technique with detailed line work and shading. Mountains dominate the upper portion, creating depth. Figures near a tree and a rock are visible. The image features a monochromatic palette with dark trees, a lighter sky, and shaded elements.
Ludwig Richter, Olevano, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.d

Olevano

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.d

The image is a landscape scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is situated near the upper third of the image, visible as a distant line of hills or low mountains beneath a sky filled with scattered, soft clouds. The artwork features fine, detailed lines that create texture and depth, particularly in the foliage and the outlines of the buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of grey. Closest to us, there's a patch of textured ground leading to a small group of trees and a building with an archway. Beyond the structure, a few figures can be seen engaging with horses near a cart. Further back, there's another tree and more open land stretching towards the hills in the background.
Ludwig Richter, Osteria, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.a

Osteria

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.a

The image shows a landscape view with a clear perspective leading towards the center. The horizon line is low, with clouds covering the sky. A stone bridge with crenelated towers is centrally placed, slightly elevated. Two figures walk on a dirt path to the left of the bridge, accompanied by a dog. In the distance are horseback riders and another figure. The scene is depicted in black-and-white etching with fine, precise lines detailing the landscape and sky. The color palette is monochrome, using varying intensities of black and gray.
Ludwig Richter, Ponte Salaro, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.e

Ponte Salaro

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.e

The image shows the front cover of an old publication. It prominently features text in a formal typeface on a light blue background framed by concentric rectangular lines. The text is in black, creating a minimal color palette. The design conveys a sense of order and formality.
Ludwig Richter, Malerische Ansichten aus den Umgebungen von Rom, 1831-1832, complete set of six etchings in original wrapper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.a-f

Malerische Ansichten aus den Umgebungen von Rom

Ludwig Richter · 1831-1832 · complete set of six etchings in original wrapper ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.a-f

The image shows a landscape with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high with clouds above and a castle-like structure in the distance, likely Castel Gandolfo. Figures, including a woman and a child, along with animals, are near a small spring with a cloth and cross. A large tree stands in the center. The artwork's color palette is limited to black, white, and gray, typical of etchings. Vegetation and hills are visible in the background, creating a serene countryside setting.
Ludwig Richter, Castel Gandalfo, c. 1831, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.154.2.f

Castel Gandalfo

Ludwig Richter · c. 1831 · etching ·  Accession ID  2000.154.2.f

The image depicts an open landscape with mountains in the background. The view is at eye-level, showing a group of people engaged in activities like tending to cattle and gathering near a tall stone structure. In the distance, a range of mountains dominates the horizon. The sky has soft clouds, and the image is in black and white with detailed textures and shading.
Ludwig Richter, Das Tännengebirge bei Salzburg (The Tännengebirge near Salzburg), 1830, etching on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1996.10.1

Das Tännengebirge bei Salzburg (The Tännengebirge near Salzburg)

Ludwig Richter · 1830 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.10.1

Bibliography

1907

  • Ref Number: XXVIII.298
    T.-B.XXVIII.298