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View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2, by Woldemar Rau, ink, 1857

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2

Woldemar Rau

1857

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2 is a 1857 ink by Woldemar Rau, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Woldemar Rau
When & what style?
1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a mountain landscape with rolling hills and valleys. In the foreground, there are large rocks and three people standing on them. The sky is light-colored, and the overall atmosphere is serene. In the background, there are more mountains and hills, with some trees and buildings visible. The painting has a warm, golden tone, which gives it a sense of nostalgia. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and distance, drawing the viewer's eye into the landscape. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in landscape painting, such as those associated with the Impressionism movement.

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