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Baiern, Kalkfelsen zwischen Weltenburg und Kellheim (Bavaria, Chalk Cliffs between Weltenburg and Kellheim)

Jakob Alt

1823

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Baiern, Kalkfelsen zwischen Weltenburg und Kellheim (Bavaria, Chalk Cliffs between Weltenburg and Kellheim) is a 1823 ink by Jakob Alt, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jakob Alt
When & what style?: 1823 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a river winding between steep cliffs. On the right, a wooden boat carries passengers toward a rocky shore. The water is calm, and the cliffs rise sharply, with trees clinging to their edges. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow on the cliffs, making them look rugged. The boat’s passengers are small but clear, adding life to the scene. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.