Artwork
Farmhouse behind Trees
Farmhouse behind Trees is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Christoph Nathe. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2011.117
- Credit line
- Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
About this work
Overview
Christoph Nathe's 'Farmhouse behind Trees' is a drawing created around 1790, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a secluded farmhouse partially obscured by trees, evoking a sense of coziness and isolation. The natural surroundings, emphasized by the artist's use of green tones, envelop the farmhouse, creating a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a soft, hazy effect by employing sfumato, a technique that blends colors to create a subtle, atmospheric quality.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Christoph Nathe (3 January 1753, Nieder-Bielau - 10 December 1806, Schadewalde) was a German miniaturist, watercolorist and etcher.
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