Old Church and Cemetery with Setting Sun

1842

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Associated Names
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Artist, German, 1810 - 1887

The image is a black and white etching depicting a small, gabled chapel with a tall spire. The horizon is visible above the chapel, with a sun to the left. The grassy areas and stonework are detailed with fine strokes. The sky and clouds are depicted with horizontal lines and birds in flight. The composition is balanced, with the chapel as the central focal point and gravestones scattered around.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.9 x 22.2 cm (12 3/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
    plate: 8 x 10.3 cm (3 1/8 x 4 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.69.5.b

  • Series Title

    Radirungen

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a gathering of people near a structural building with a thatched roof. A line of trees defines the horizon, suggesting an open area. More individuals are scattered across what seems to be fields or meadows. The style is characterized by fine, hatched lines typical of an etching or engraving. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black and gray on a cream background. Shadows and object outlines are created through dense cross-hatching. Trees with dense foliage are to the right of the building, with birds scattered in the sky.

Harvesters at Rest

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Dukes of Manchester, Kimolton Castle, Cambridgeshire (their ex libris). (sale, Galerie Bassenge, Berlin, 16 October 2009, no. 2383); (via C. G. Boerner, New York); purchased 2010 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76559564

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