A Corner of a Meadow with Fountaingrass

c. 1870

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image features a view of a scene filled with large tufts of grass and greenery. The horizon is not visible, as the view is filled with the detailed depiction of grass in the foreground, leading to dense foliage in the distance. Brushstrokes create movement and texture, especially in the grass, with curves and sweeps depicting the natural flow of plant life. The color palette includes rich greens, varying from dark shadows to vibrant highlights, giving the composition a lively visual appeal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with watercolor and gouache on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.6 x 36.4 cm (10 1/2 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.69.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Bassenge, Berlin, 30 May 2008, no. 6691); (via C. G. Boerner, New York); purchased by NGA 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: T.v.E.; by laterhand, upper right verso in blue crayon: T. v Eckenbrecher

Wikidata ID

Q64633060

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