Mountain View with Waterfall and Water Birds

1842

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Associated Names
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Artist, German, 1810 - 1887

The image is a detailed drawing of a serene landscape. The perspective is slightly elevated, depicting a tranquil scene. The horizon is not prominently visible, but implied by a mountain range in the distance. The mountains arc gently across the top, with peaks and ridges underlined by cross-hatched brushstrokes. The brushstrokes are intricate and precise, adding movement and depth to the image. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of black, white, and grey for contrast. In the foreground, there is a body of water with a bird standing at the edge, reflected in the rippling surface. The ripples in the water are rendered with fine lines for realism. A small waterfall cascades down rocks among lush foliage, enhancing the sense of tranquility. Trees frame the scene, their branches reaching towards the sky, creating a feeling of harmony within the composition.

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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: 11.2 x 13.1 cm (4 7/16 x 5 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.69.3.b

  • Series Title

    Radirungen

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a park with tall trees, a structure with spires in the distance, hills, fields, and figures in period attire gathered along a path and scattered throughout the landscape. The etching technique uses fine lines to depict textures and shadows in a monochromatic color palette.

Village Scene with Workers in a Field and 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

Q76559560

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