Who painted View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2?

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2 was painted by Woldemar Rau in 1857.

Where can I see View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2?

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2 is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2?

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2 is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2

Woldemar Rau , 1857

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2 is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Woldemar Rau. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. View from the Peak of Otter, No.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left on stone: WRau. text on stone: Album of Virginia. / Taken from Nature by Ed. Beyer / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1857 by Ed. Beyer in the Clerks Office of the District of Virginia / Rau & Son, Lith. Dresden. / View from the Peak of Otter / Bedford County Va. No. 2.

About this work

Overview

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2 is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Woldemar Rau in 1857.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene mountain landscape with rolling hills, valleys, and large rocks in the foreground, where three figures stand. The background features additional mountains, trees, and buildings, evoking a sense of depth and nostalgia.

Technique & Style

Rau's use of color and composition creates a sense of distance, drawing the viewer's eye into the landscape. The warm, golden tone is characteristic of his work, which shares affinities with landscape painting traditions.