Who painted Baiern, Stepberg?

Baiern, Stepberg was painted by Jakob Alt in 1839.

Where can I see Baiern, Stepberg?

Baiern, Stepberg is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Baiern, Stepberg

Jakob Alt , 1839

Baiern, Stepberg is a print by Jakob Alt. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1968.337
Credit line: Gift of William H. Schab

About this work

Overview

Baiern, Stepberg is a black-and-white print created by Jakob Alt around 1839. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene riverside scene with a village in the distance, featuring a church with a prominent steeple. The title suggests the scene is set in a real location in Bavaria, possibly Stepberg.

Technique & Style

Alt employed careful shading to convey depth, particularly in the rendering of rocks and trees. The use of contrasting light and shadow creates a sense of dimensionality, a technique related to chiaroscuro.