Friedrich Rosenberg

German, 1758 - 1833

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The image shows a view from a high vantage point looking over a river. Distant mountains covered in haze are visible against a cloudy sky on the horizon. A bridge arches over the river, featuring travelers and animals crossing it. The landscape includes cliffs and turbulent water, rendered with precise brushstrokes. The color palette is muted with greens, browns, and blues under a pastel sky.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis, Vue d'un pont sur l'Aar, Canton de Berne (View of a Bridge on the Aar, Berne), 1785, etching, aquatint, and wash manner, printed in color on laid paper, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips, 2019.26.1

Vue d'un pont sur l'Aar, Canton de Berne (View of a Bridge on the Aar, Berne)

Charles-Melchior Descourtis · 1785 · etching, aquatint, and wash manner, printed in color on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.26.1

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with a mixture of natural and man-made elements. The horizon is centrally positioned, blending into softly rolling hills and distant structures. A waterfall cascades down from the right side, with rocky outcroppings interrupting its flow. On the left, a stone building with a sloped roof stands near the water's edge. The brushstrokes are smooth, emphasizing details in the landscape and architectural elements. The color palette includes earthy tones with soft greens, browns, and grays, complemented by warm building colors. The sky is pale blue with a gentle gradient and fluffy clouds. Two figures in period clothing stand on a grassy bank, observing the scene, while a small boat with a rower floats in the calm water nearby. More structures and trees are visible in the distance, adding depth to the image.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis, Falls of Schaffhausen, c. 1784, color etching and wash-manner engraving, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips, in memory of Neil Phillips, 2002.14.2

Falls of Schaffhausen

Charles-Melchior Descourtis · c. 1784 · color etching and wash-manner engraving ·  Accession ID  2002.14.2