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Landscape with Water and a Steep Rock, by Carl Johan Fahlcrantz, oil, 1824

Landscape with Water and a Steep Rock

Carl Johan Fahlcrantz

1824

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Water and a Steep Rock is a 1824 oil by Carl Johan Fahlcrantz, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Carl Johan Fahlcrantz
When & what style?
1824
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a body of water in the foreground and a steep rock formation on the left side. In the distance, a smaller rock formation is visible on the right. Two sailboats are present in the water, with the one on the left being larger and more prominent. The painting features a muted color palette, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of calmness and tranquility. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Carl Johan Fahlcrantz's works.

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