Rock Cliffs above a Stream

c. 1818

Johann Christoph Erhard

Associated Names
Johann Christoph Erhard

Artist, German, 1795 - 1822

The image shows a vertical view of a rocky cliff with various levels of vegetation. The cliff dominates the scene, with no clear horizon visible due to its towering presence. Vegetation is seen on the rock surfaces, with more trees growing from crevices and the base. The artwork features detailed pencil strokes and shading, depicting the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using different shades of gray. Large boulders are seen close to the base of the cliff, with the cliff continuing to rise unevenly in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Martin Moeller

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 40.4 x 33.4 cm (15 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.76.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Dr. Martin Moeller, Hamburg); gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, verso in graphite: 60.00

Wikidata ID

Q64581894

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