A Shady Arbor in the Valley of Gragnano

1820

Johann Adam Klein

Associated Names
Johann Adam Klein

Artist, German, 1792 - 1875

This sketch depicts a landscape with a slightly elevated viewpoint, gently sloping downward. The horizon is high and faint, with hills and distant buildings visible. The artist used fine pencil strokes to capture details of trees, foliage, and rocky terrain. The style is subtle and detailed in a monochrome palette, emphasizing natural elements over man-made structures. The composition features varying textures, shading, and linework to convey depth and form. Closest to the viewer is rugged earth and vegetation, leading to a sheltered area with trees and wooden supports. Shadows and light are shown through line density and cross-hatching. The scene extends into the distance with a backdrop of hills, trees, and buildings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 41.8 cm (11 1/8 x 16 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.53.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Joseph Fach, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by the artist, upper right in ink: nella Valle di Gragnano Agosto 3.1820 P. 13

Wikidata ID

Q64581867

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