Artwork
Schwabelweiss
Schwabelweiss is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Otto Henry Bacher. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: [artist's monogram]; lower right in the plate: Schwabelweiss / Sept. 3-79-
About this work
Overview
Schwabelweiss is an etching created by Otto Henry Bacher in 1879. The work is executed in black on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene village scene on the edge of a body of water, featuring buildings, trees, and a church steeple. The artist has rendered the textures of the village's architecture and foliage with detail.
Technique & Style
The use of etching in black on wove paper achieves a sense of depth and dimensionality. The monochromatic palette lends simplicity and elegance to the image.
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