Artwork
Thalkirchen
Thalkirchen is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Wilhelm von Kobell. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in image, at top center: Thalkirgen bey München WK: a: f: 1818; below image, at bottom left, in graphite: A8 II.
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Overview
Thalkirchen is an etching on laid paper created by Wilhelm von Kobell in 1818.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene village scene by a river, with a church in the distance. Figures are shown engaging in everyday activities, such as walking or working near the water. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and rural life.
Technique & Style
The artist employed etching, a technique involving acid etching metal plates to produce lines, allowing for fine details and soft shading in black and white. The resulting print features simple yet detailed lines, capturing textures and folds in clothing and landscape.
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