Who painted Ungern, Ansicht gegen die Stadt Waitzen und das Dorf Telky?

Ungern, Ansicht gegen die Stadt Waitzen und das Dorf Telky was painted by Jakob Alt in 1839.

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Ungern, Ansicht gegen die Stadt Waitzen und das Dorf Telky is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Ungern, Ansicht gegen die Stadt Waitzen und das Dorf Telky

Jakob Alt , 1839

Ungern, Ansicht gegen die Stadt Waitzen und das Dorf Telky is a print by Jakob Alt. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1968.323
Credit line: Gift of William H. Schab

About this work

Overview

Created around 1839 by Jakob Alt, this print titled "Ansicht gegen die Stadt Waitzen und das Dorf Telky" presents a tranquil riverine scene. The composition balances foreground foliage with distant urban and rural structures, offering a panoramic view that merges natural and built environments. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a flowing river flanked by verdant trees, leading the eye toward a town and a village that lie beyond the horizon. The juxtaposition of the bustling settlement of Waitzen with the quieter hamlet of Telky suggests a dialogue between urban activity and pastoral life, reflecting the region’s geographical and social landscape.

Technique & Style

Alt employs a palette of soft blues for the sky and vivid greens for the foliage, creating depth through layered coloration. The treatment of water shows nuanced light reflections, giving the surface a sense of movement. While the print’s lines are clear, the handling of texture conveys a tactile quality that enhances the atmospheric perspective.

History & Provenance

The work entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings after its acquisition, though specific details of its earlier ownership remain undocumented. As a mid‑19th‑century print, it exemplifies Alt’s interest in documenting Central European locales during a period of growing interest in topographical illustration.