Water in the Mountains
1795
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1795
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a serene landscape with sunlight hitting rocks and a brook. This painting is interesting because it shows the artist's attention to detail. The way the light falls on the rocks is carefully done. To learn more, look up the technique of chiaroscuro, which is used here to create a sense of depth and volume by using strong contrasts of light and dark.
