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München (Munich)

Wilhelm von Kobell

1818

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

München (Munich) is a 1818 ink by Wilhelm von Kobell, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm von Kobell
When & what style?: 1818 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy farm scene with people working in a field. Haystacks dot the landscape, and horses pull carts while others graze. In the distance, a city skyline with spires and towers stretches across the horizon. The artist used fine lines to capture every detail, from the folds in the workers’ clothes to the texture of the hay. This style fits the Romantic movement’s focus on everyday life and nature. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.