Who painted Corpo di Cava?

Corpo di Cava was painted by Eduard Agricola in 1844.

Where can I see Corpo di Cava?

Corpo di Cava is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Corpo di Cava?

Corpo di Cava is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Corpo di Cava?

Museum-quality prints of Corpo di Cava are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Corpo di Cava

Eduard Agricola , 1844

Corpo di Cava is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Eduard Agricola. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Corpo di Cava 21. Maggio 1844; by later hand, lower center verso: [not deciphered] / E. Agricola / Eduard Agricola / 1800 in Stuttgart / [not deciphered] Görlitz Moritz Werner

About this work

Overview

Corpo di Cava is a drawing by Eduard Agricola, created in 1844, using a combination of graphite, watercolor, and gouache on brown paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a rocky hillside with a winding path, bare trees, and a distant landscape featuring hills and a small building near a stream, evoking a sense of a natural, rural scene.

Technique & Style

Agricola employed light graphite strokes and soft watercolor washes, varying the texture between rough and smooth areas, while the brown paper background contributes to an earthy tone.