Wooded Cliffs along a Stream

1840s

Carl Wagner

Associated Names
Carl Wagner

Artist, German, 1796 - 1867

The image displays a landscape seen from a slightly elevated angle, showing rocky terrain and a dense forest. The scene features trees on stone cliffs with the horizon hidden by foliage, hinting at an expansive natural setting. The detailed brushstrokes emphasize leaf texture and rock layers. The color scheme includes earthy browns and soft grays, creating a tranquil atmosphere. A water body near the viewer reflects the rocks and surrounding vegetation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45 x 36.2 cm (17 11/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.89.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Galerie Gerda Bassenge, 26 May 2006, no. 5738). (C. G. Boerner, New York); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in black chalk: Carl Wagner Heiningen

Watermarks

J HONIG & ZOON

Wikidata ID

Q64538033

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