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Landscape with Cross and Figures
Landscape with Cross and Figures is an ink print by the Baroque artist Georg Eisenmann. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Landscape with Cross and Figures is an etching created by Georg Eisenmann in 1772.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a rugged landscape with a group of figures near a cross on a flat area, a winding river below, and a light sky with wispy clouds. The scene's dramatic quality is underscored by its jagged terrain and twisted tree.
Technique & Style
Sharp, scratchy lines create texture and convey the scene's unevenness. This technique is characteristic of etching, where a plate is carved to achieve varying tones.
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