Who painted Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech?

Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech was painted by Jakob Alt in 1839.

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Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech

Jakob Alt , 1839

Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech is a print by Jakob Alt. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1968.301
Credit line: Gift of William H. Schab

About this work

The text at the bottom reads "Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech", meaning "ruins of Weidenech Castle.

This black-and-white print shows a riverbank with a few scattered rocks in the foreground. Behind it, a ruined castle sits on a hill, surrounded by trees and smaller buildings. A few people stand near the water, looking toward the castle.

The text at the bottom reads "Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech", meaning "ruins of Weidenech Castle." The artist signed it in 1819.

Next, look up Jakob Alt (Austrian, 1789–1872) to see more of his work.

Overview

Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech is a black-and-white print by Jakob Alt, an Austrian artist. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a ruined castle on a hill surrounded by trees and smaller buildings, with a riverbank in the foreground and people looking toward the castle. The title 'Ruinen des Schlosses Weidenech' translates to 'ruins of Weidenech Castle', identifying the subject.

Technique & Style

The print is rendered in black and white, with a signed date of 1819, although the work is attributed to circa 1839.

History & Provenance

Jakob Alt, active from the early 19th century, created this work during a period of Romanticism. The print is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.