A Woodland Pond with a Hunter

Jonas Umbach

Associated Names
Jonas Umbach

Artist, German, c. 1624 - 1693

The image shows a landscape with a low view by the water's edge. The horizon is low, and there are dense trees creating a silhouette against the sky. Trees cover the entire scene, with a prominent cluster in the middle and on the right. The detailing of the trees and foliage is captured through soft brushstrokes and pencil work. Birds are flying in the top left corner. By the water's edge, there are reeds, a fallen branch, a person, and a dog beneath a large tree on the right. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of gray to depict light and shadow, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on a ledger page lightly ruled with ink

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.6 x 26.5 cm (7 11/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.78.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Arnoldi-Livie, Munich); purchased 2005 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2008

  • Medieval to Modern: Recent Acquisitions of Drawings, Prints, and Illustrated Books, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2008, no. 46.

Wikidata ID

Q64584512

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