Who painted Landscape?

Landscape was painted by Franz Kobell in 1780.

Where can I see Landscape?

Landscape is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Landscape?

Landscape is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape

Franz Kobell , 1780

Landscape is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Franz Kobell. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2009.21
Credit line: Gift of Monroe Warshaw

About this work

Overview

This drawing, titled 'Landscape', is the work of Franz Kobell, a prolific draftsman active in Germany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a sweeping landscape with rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, and a dirt path under a cloudy sky, featuring tiny classical figures that underscore the insignificance of human presence in the vast natural environment.

Technique & Style

Executed with quick, light lines, the drawing has a sketch-like quality, capturing the wild beauty of the Italianate landscape that Kobell admired.

History & Provenance

Kobell's visits to Rome in 1779 and 1784 deepened his interest in Italianate landscapes, though it is uncertain whether this drawing was created during a visit to Italy.