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Ober-oesterreich, Stadt Grein

Jakob Alt

1839

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Ober-oesterreich, Stadt Grein 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 print shows a quiet riverside scene with a small town perched on a hill. A woman in a long dress sits on a bench by the water, watching two men lead a horse and cart along the path. Behind them, a castle-like building and clustered houses sit against green hills, with a church spire rising in the distance. The text at the bottom reads *Ober Oesterreich, Stadt Grein*, hinting this is a view of the town of Grein in Austria. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel calm and detailed. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.