I was also in Arcadia (Kai ego en Arkadia)
1790
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1790
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a quiet forest clearing with two men in old-fashioned clothes talking under tall trees. Zingg drew this scene with fine lines, then added soft brown washes to make the shadows feel deep and warm. It’s like a storybook—peaceful, a little dreamy. The title hints at Arcadia, an old idea of a perfect, simple place in nature. If you like this, look up *sfumato*—the way Zingg blurred edges to make the scene feel soft and real.
