Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Hinterhaus
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
Nieder-oesterreich, Ruinen des Schlosses Hinterhaus is a 1839 by Jakob Alt, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet riverside scene. Two people stand near the water’s edge, one holding a long pole. Behind them, a small village nestles at the base of a hill, with a few houses and a bridge. Higher up, the ruins of a castle cling to the hilltop, its crumbling walls and towers standing out against the sky. The title at the bottom reads *Ruinen des Schlosses Hinterhaus*, meaning "ruins of the Hinterhaus Castle." The artist used shading to give depth to the scene, making the distant castle look faded compared to the sharp details of the river and trees. Next, check out the artist’s other works: Jakob Alt (Austrian, 1789–1872).
