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Landscape with a Waterfall and a Resting Family

Martin von Molitor

1790

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with a Waterfall and a Resting Family is a 1790 ink by Martin von Molitor, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Martin von Molitor
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a family resting under a big tree by a waterfall. The scene is surrounded by trees and rocks, with a winding path and distant hills. The artist used fine lines to show details like leaves and flowing water. The family looks peaceful, sitting on a grassy bank near the water’s edge. The trees have lots of texture, and the waterfall adds movement to the quiet setting. Want to learn more? Check out the technique: etching.