Mountains and Lake

1923

Otto Rodewald

Associated Names
Otto Rodewald

Artist, German, 1891 - 1960

The image shows an intricate drawing of a mountainous landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is not prominently visible, emphasizing the sprawling expanse of the mountains. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, creating a texture resembling natural rock formations. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of graphite or charcoal on a beige background. A lake with a small island and a village nestled within the mountains are depicted. The lines in the drawing provide depth and dimension, rising into the distant peaks.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: R / 23; lower left in graphite: undeciphered; lower right in graphite: Rodewald 23

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q77005880

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