View of Salzburg

1820s

Johann Georg von Dillis

Associated Names
Johann Georg von Dillis

Artist, German, 1759 - 1841

The image shows a town surrounded by mountains. The view is from a slightly elevated angle, offering a wide perspective of the landscape. The horizon is high due to the mountains in the background. The town is positioned on a hill to the right, with buildings and what appears to be a castle complex. The mountains rise in the background, adding to the scene. Trees are detailed in the foreground, adding depth. The color scheme includes blues, grays, and browns, creating a serene atmosphere. The brushstrokes are fine, emphasizing line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with gray and brown washes, heightened with pink, over graphite on blue paper

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.8 x 47.4 cm (12 1/2 x 18 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.1.22

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Building a Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997-1998, no. 104.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left verso effaced: re B. / G[r?] 78; lower left verso: (illegible); lower right verso: Art des [?] Josef [?] / N(illegible)

Wikidata ID

Q64581967

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