Joseph Anton Koch

Austrian, 1768 - 1839

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The image features figures in a landscape, with a cityscape in the distance. Close to us, there are seated women, one holding a child, a man with a hat and staff, and a dog, among trees and plants. A goat is also visible. In the distance, there is a cityscape with various buildings, including a dome and towers. Beyond the figures and trees, the land ascends to rolling hills and cliffs, with trees between the structures and the sky. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky filled with fine lines indicating clouds. The art style includes intricate line work for texture and detail, seen in the foliage and architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on line work rather than color.
Joseph Anton Koch, Tivoli and the Waterfalls with Shepherd Families, 1821, pen and black ink over graphite, with border lines, on laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.114

Tivoli and the Waterfalls with Shepherd Families

Joseph Anton Koch · 1821 · pen and black ink over graphite, with border lines, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.114

This is an illustration showing figures riding a creature and a group of people engaged in a scene. Two figures are atop a mythical creature resembling a dragon with spiral details. The figures are dressed in flowing garments and appear to be in motion as they ride through clouds. Below them, a group of nude figures are shown in various poses, expressing movement and intensity. The drawing is filled with swirling lines that convey drama and tension.
Joseph Anton Koch, Dante and Virgil Riding on the Back of Geryon, c. 1821, pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper, fragments of graphite borderlines at top, left, and bottom, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.113

Dante and Virgil Riding on the Back of Geryon

Joseph Anton Koch · c. 1821 · pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper, fragments of graphite borderlines at top, left, and bottom ·  Accession ID  2007.111.113

The drawing features an elevated viewpoint showing a wide landscape with distant mountains, fine continuous line work, a monochromatic color palette, a figure with a cart being pulled by animals traveling along a path, rock formations, vegetation, a detailed tree, more trees, a building, and a valley with low-lying structures and pathways.
Joseph Anton Koch, The Roman Campagna with an Ancient Fountain, 1795-1805, pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2001.63.1

The Roman Campagna with an Ancient Fountain

Joseph Anton Koch · 1795-1805 · pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.63.1

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Dalli Orti Farnesiani in Roma

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.o

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Subiaco

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.g

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Ruine del Palazzo de'Cesari in Roma

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.h

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Rovine del Palazzo de Cesari

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.r

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Villa Mattei

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.q

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La Cervara

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.i

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Rocca di S. Stefano di Mezzo, e Canturano

Joseph Anton Koch · 1810 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.102.1.n