Königsee with the Cliffs of St. Bartholomëe

1837

Wilhelm von Kobell

Associated Names
Wilhelm von Kobell

Artist, German, 1766 - 1853

The image shows a scene by a lake. Cows, a white horse, a man in a wide-brimmed hat riding the horse, and two children playing in the water are present. A mountain range is in the background, with faint clouds in the sky. On the right, there is a small settlement with buildings and a church near the water's edge. The artist uses detailed brushstrokes, especially noticeable in the mountains and animals. The color palette consists of muted blues, greys, earthy tones, and hints of warmer hues in the sky.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Lore Heinemann; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by the artist, lower left in graphite: Wilhelm vKobell / 1837; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 8408/No 4874 Kobell ZJJRSSWX; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: ACN

Wikidata ID

Q64635890

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