Wetland Plants

1829

Carl August Lebschée

Associated Names
Carl August Lebschée

Artist, German, 1800 - 1877

Johannes M. von Hermann

Publisher, German, 1793 - 1855

The image shows a cluster of large leaves on rocky ground. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, revealing intricate details of the plants. There are shrubs and trees in the background with no structures. The style features detailed linework for a realistic depiction. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey, black, and white enhancing the texture. The scene includes lush vegetation, rocks, a mushroom, and a hovering butterfly.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35 × 49.8 cm (13 3/4 × 19 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.635.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Holland 1879, no. 85, State only

  • Series Title

    Sechs Landschaftstudien nach der Natur (Plate 6)

Associated Artworks

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The image features a landscape with a gnarled tree in the foreground and a winding path leading into the distance. A thatched building is partially visible near the horizon line, surrounded by trees. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette with soft brushstrokes, showing fine detail and shading. Additional trees and hills are visible in the background, creating a tranquil and pastoral setting.

Wild Willow Tree by the Water

Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann

1829

The image depicts a scene with various plants and foliage in the foreground, alongside an artist's easel and drawing board. The illustration style is detailed and intricate, with fine lines defining the flora. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing the line work. The background is minimal, highlighting the botanical and artistic elements.

Sechs Landschaftstudien nach der Natur

Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann

1829

The image shows a tranquil rural scene with a thatched roof house among trees and a pond bordered by aquatic plants. A tall, bare tree trunk stands out. The artwork features delicate and precise brushstrokes, creating intricate details. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of gray and black. A bird flies above the landscape.

Withered Tree by a Pond

Carl August Lebschée, Johannes M. von Hermann

1829

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Count Giuseppe Archinto [1783-1861], Milan (Lugt 52). Collection R. A. Winkler. (Kunsthandlung Helmut H. Rumbler, Frankfurt-am-Main); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased November 11, 1998; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1879

  • Holland, H. Carl August Lebschée: Architektur- und Landschaftsmaler. Munich, 1879. Reprinted in Wend, Johannes. Versteckte Oeuvreverzeichnisse der Druckgrafik. Leipzig, 1981: no. 85, only

Inscriptions

in image, at bottom center: Nach der Natur gezeichnet von Lebschée München / gedruckt bei von Hermann 1829; below image, at right: 6.

Wikidata ID

Q77005363

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