A Waterfall by Moonlight

Franz Innocenz Josef Kobell

Associated Names
Franz Innocenz Josef Kobell

Artist, German, 1749 - 1822

The image features a waterfall cascading down a rocky surface. The horizon is obscured by towering cliffs and the waterfall, emphasizing depth and grandeur. Detailed brushstrokes portray foliage and textured rocks. The color palette consists of earthy browns and sepias, creating a monochromatic look. Boulders and rock formations are in the foreground, with water flowing smoothly around them. In the background, dense vegetation and tree branches are silhouetted against a bright object in the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brown pen and ink with wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 20.5 cm (13 9/16 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.81.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Baron Feury, Munich. (David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased by NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64570504

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