Schloss Windeck b. Weinhelm a. d. Bergstrasse

Karl Julius von Leypold

Associated Names
Karl Julius von Leypold

Artist, German, 1806 - 1874

The image features a side view of a castle on a small hill, showcasing its towers and battlements in the center. The horizon line is not visible. The artwork demonstrates detailed linework and subtle wash techniques, creating a light and airy appearance. The color scheme is mainly soft earthy tones like browns and creams. The background is empty, highlighting the castle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with brown wash on wove paper from a sketchbook

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.4 × 20.2 cm (4 7/8 × 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.94.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Joseph Fach OHG, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom of page in graphite: Schloss Windeck b. Weinhelm a. d. Bergstrasse

Wikidata ID

Q64591901

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