Who painted Nieder-oesterreich, Mariataferl und Marbach?

Nieder-oesterreich, Mariataferl und Marbach was painted by Jakob Alt in 1839.

Where can I see Nieder-oesterreich, Mariataferl und Marbach?

Nieder-oesterreich, Mariataferl und Marbach is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Nieder-oesterreich, Mariataferl und Marbach

Jakob Alt , 1839

Nieder-oesterreich, Mariataferl und Marbach is a print by Jakob Alt. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jakob Alt’s black‑and‑white print, dated around 1839, portrays a tranquil riverside landscape that includes the Austrian towns of Mariataferl and Marbach. The composition is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued as a representative example of early 19th‑century European printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures a modest settlement perched on a hill behind a calm riverbank. Figures stroll along the shore, some bearing flags or poles, while a small boat is moored nearby. The modest architecture—simple houses, a church with a prominent steeple, and a winding road—suggests everyday life in a rural Austrian locale.

Technique & Style

Alt employs a careful balance of light and shadow to model the terrain, giving the clouds, trees, and distant hills a sense of depth. The linear precision of the engraving highlights architectural details, while the tonal gradations convey atmospheric conditions typical of early Romantic landscape prints.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1839, the print entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition (specific acquisition details are recorded in the museum’s catalogue). Its presence in the museum reflects the institution’s interest in documenting 19th‑century European print traditions.

Context

Jakob Alt, a member of a family of Austrian painters, often depicted regional scenes that combined topographical accuracy with Romantic sensibility. This work aligns with his broader output, which frequently illustrated the interplay between natural scenery and human settlement in the Austrian countryside.