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Baiern, Riedels Denkmahl bei Post-Saal

Jakob Alt

1839

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Landscape

Dominant colour

Baiern, Riedels Denkmahl bei Post-Saal is a 1839 by Jakob Alt, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jakob Alt
When & what style?: 1839
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet countryside scene with a steep cliff rising on the right. A covered wagon is pulled by two horses along a dirt road near a small river. Trees dot the landscape, and a tiny building sits near the water’s edge. The sky is filled with soft, fluffy clouds, and the whole scene has a gentle, slightly faded look. The title at the bottom, *Baiern, Riedels Denkmahl bei Post-Saal*, hints this might be a spot tied to local history—maybe a memorial or landmark. The artist, Jakob Alt, focused on everyday life in the countryside. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this.