Saturday. Gottesacker to Sct. Peter in Salzburg
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Ferdinand Olivier
Ferdinand Olivier (1785–1841) was a German artist, born in Dessau.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Saturday. Gottesacker to Sct. Peter in Salzburg is a 1820 by Ferdinand Olivier, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet cemetery on a hillside. Grave markers—some simple crosses, others shaped like small buildings—line a winding path between rows of graves. A church with arched windows sits in the background, and a rocky cliff rises behind it. The scene looks peaceful, with trees and bushes scattered around. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand drama. Notice how the shadows and light create depth, making the scene feel real. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used nature and quiet moments like this one.
Ferdinand Olivier (1785–1841) was a German artist, born in Dessau.
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