Landscape with a Lake

Augustin Hirschvogel

Associated Names
Augustin Hirschvogel

Artist, German, 1503 - 1553

The image shows an elevated perspective of a rugged, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and trees. In the distance, there is a horizon with a hillside and elements of a settlement or village. On the left, a structure resembling a castle or fortified building sits on a hill. On the right, smaller buildings and a church with a steeple are nestled in a valley. Further hills are visible in the background. The artwork features detailed line work for texture and depth, with an emphasis on etching-like strokes. The color palette is limited to monochrome, likely sepia or black ink on a light-colored surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4831

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwarz 1917, no. 65, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1917

  • Schwarz, Karl. Augustin Hirschvogel: Ein deutscher Meister der Renaissance. Berlin: Julius Bard, 1917. Reprint. 2 vols. New York: Collectors Editions, 1971. Schwarz, as Bartsch before him, listed Hirschvogel'sse

Wikidata ID

Q64954048

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