Nieder-oesterreich, Markt Weisenkirchen
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
About the artist
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Nieder-oesterreich, Markt Weisenkirchen is a 1839 by Jakob Alt, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This picture shows a quiet village nestled between rolling hills. A church with a tall steeple sits in the middle, surrounded by small houses. In the foreground, two women walk along a path lined with pumpkins and greenery. To the right, a man sits on the ground, sketching with a small easel beside him. The title at the bottom says *Markt Weisenkirchen*, which means this is a real place in Austria. The artist drew everyday life, not just grand scenes. Look up Jakob Alt to see more of his calm, detailed drawings.
