Lowland Marsh with Water Birds

1842

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Associated Names
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Artist, German, 1810 - 1887

The image displays a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective, emphasizing a tranquil scene near the water. The horizon is depicted at the top of the image, featuring a line of distant trees. The artwork has a sketch-like quality with expressive lines detailing textures in the foliage and reflections in the water. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and white. The foreground shows rippling water and patches of grass, while birds are visible in the sky above the static trees and calm water.

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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: 5.3 x 10.2 cm (2 1/16 x 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.69.13.c

  • Series Title

    Radirungen

Associated Artworks

This etching shows three sailboats on calm water, viewed from above. The horizon is high, with the sails reaching into the sky. No land or structures are visible on the horizon. The style features simple, delicate lines with minimal detail, evoking a tranquil atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white dominating. Birds are lightly sketched in the distance. The boats with lowered sails create reflections on the water's calm surface, depicted with horizontal lines.

Three Sailboats

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

The image shows two boats on a calm body of water with figures in period attire. Some figures are standing while others are sitting. The horizon is low in the composition, with distant outlines of trees and a structure on the left. The etching style uses delicate line work with a stark black ink contrast against a light background. The color palette is monochrome. Close figures wear hats and hold spears, adding to the historical narrative of the scene.

Two Boats With Passengers and Guards

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

The image features a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective, showing a panoramic view of the terrain. The horizon is positioned towards the upper third of the composition, with a line of distant hills marking its presence. The artist uses fine, intricate lines reminiscent of etching to depict the elements, creating a detailed texture. On the right side, there are densely packed trees with twisting branches and suggested leaves. A path meanders through the scene, with two small figures traversing the uneven ground. Beyond the path are fields and clusters of vegetation extending towards the distant hills, shaded to convey their slope under a cloudy sky. The entire image is monochrome, with light and shadow created by ink to add depth to the scene.

Valley View, Man with a Donkey and a Dog

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

Q76559599

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