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Nieder-oesterreich, Aspern

Jakob Alt

1839

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Nieder-oesterreich, Aspern 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 etching shows a quiet village scene with a small church at its center. A rider on horseback leads a cart, while two people walk nearby—one carrying a bundle, the other holding a pitchfork. Trees and simple houses line the dirt road, and a lone figure sits on a stone in the foreground. The name "Aspern" suggests this might be a real place in Austria, but the artist’s focus is on everyday life. The soft shading and careful details give it a calm, almost timeless feel. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this print is kept.