Artwork
Mountain Landscape with a Rocky Outcrop
Mountain Landscape with a Rocky Outcrop is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Martin von Molitor. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: cf M Molitor No. 40
About this work
Overview
Mountain Landscape with a Rocky Outcrop is a print created by Martin von Molitor in 1795 using etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rugged mountain landscape with a prominent rocky outcrop, a small stream, and sparse trees. The contrast between the detailed terrain and the pale, simplified sky creates a sense of depth.
Technique & Style
Molitor employed shading and tonal variations to convey the weight and texture of the rocks and the distance of the sky. The use of aquatint allowed for watercolor-like tones, adding to the landscape's atmospheric quality.
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Artist & collection
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