A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau
1832
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1832
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau is a 1832 graphite by Carl Morgenstern, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a small group of trees growing near a rocky stream. The trees are mostly bare, with a few green leaves. In the foreground, there are large rocks and some greenery. The background is a light beige color. The artist used watercolor over graphite on wove paper to create this landscape. The style is reminiscent of Romanticism, with an emphasis on nature and the outdoors. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.
Carl Morgenstern (1811–1893) was an artist, born in Frankfurt.
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