Chapel in Winter

1842

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Associated Names
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Artist, German, 1810 - 1887

The image depicts a rustic structure with a rounded roof and a pointed cupola, set in a forest. The angle of the view is low, showing the building, trees, and snowy ground. The horizon is obscured by the tall trees surrounding the structure. The painting features etching-like brushstrokes, defining textures with dark lines against light areas of snow and sky. The colors are black and white, creating a stark effect. Two figures are visible in the snow to the right, and dense pine trees fill the background. Dark branches stretch over the scene on the far left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.2 x 30.9 cm (8 3/4 x 12 3/16 in.)
    plate: 10 x 8 cm (3 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.69.8.b

  • Series Title

    Radirungen

Associated Artworks

The image shows an etching of an old tower on a rocky cliff. The tower is positioned on high ground, surrounded by cliffs and dense foliage. The etching technique uses precise lines and cross-hatching to illustrate texture on the rocks and trees. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying black, gray, and white tones. Lush trees with twisted branches fill the foreground, while distant mountains are faintly visible in the background. Birds are depicted flying in the sky.

Watchtower on a Cliff with a Stream

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

Q76559589

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