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Sonnenuntergang (Alb)

Wilhelm Laage

1918

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Landscape

Dominant colour

Sonnenuntergang (Alb) is a 1918 ink by Wilhelm Laage, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm Laage
When & what style?: 1918
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, jagged mountain range under a pale sky. The top half is mostly empty, with just a few thin lines and a small circle. Below, the land looks rough and uneven, with deep shadows and sharp edges. The paper has a warm, off-white tint, and the lines are all black. The title *Sonnenuntergang (Alb)* hints at a sunset over the Alps, though the scene feels more dramatic than peaceful. The artist used simple shapes and bold contrasts—no soft edges or details. Next, check out woodcut to see how this print was made.