Italian Mountain Landscape

Friedrich Salathé

Associated Names
Friedrich Salathé

Artist, Swiss, 1793 - 1858

This image depicts a landscape drawn from an elevated perspective overlooking rolling terrain. The mountain range occupies the upper half of the image, with subtle peaks blending into one another. The brushstrokes are fine, with light pencil lines outlining the landscape. Close to us, the lines are slightly darker, hinting at a slope leading towards a small village or fortress structure settled beyond. The structure is detailed, positioned on rising ground among hills. The composition is in a monochrome palette, with variations in pencil intensity signaling depth and texture. The image conveys a serene depiction of a mountainous landscape with a touch of human presence.

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Artwork overview

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The image shows a pencil sketch of a landscape. The horizon is high on the image, with trees dominating the center. Closest to us are bushes and shrubs, leading to a stone wall. In the background are more trees surrounding a rectangular building. The sketch is monochrome, emphasizing the natural scenery.

A Terraced Garden by a Villa

Friedrich Salathé

1793


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Artist's estate (not in Lugt); Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Meissner, Zurich; gift to NGA, 2001.

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Exhibition History

1988

  • Friedrich Salathé, 1793 - 1858, ein Zeichner der Romantik, Kunstmuseum Basel, Museum für Kunst und Kulturegeschichte der Hansestadt Lübeck, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, 1988, no. 87.

Wikidata ID

Q64570874

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