1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Das Tännengebirge bei Salzburg (The Tännengebirge near Salzburg) is a 1830 ink by Ludwig Richter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a mountain range with a few buildings and people in the foreground. The mountains are rugged and rocky, with some trees and bushes scattered around. In the foreground, there are a few people, possibly farmers or travelers, going about their daily business. The painting is done in a Romantic style, with an emphasis on the beauty and power of nature. The artist has used a range of colors and techniques to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is an example of the Romantic movement in art. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
Adrian Ludwig Richter (September 28, 1803 – June 19, 1884) was a German painter and etcher, who was strongly influenced by Erhard and Chodowiecki.
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