1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Der Lattenberg bei Salzburg (The Lattenberg near Salzburg) is a 1830 ink by Ludwig Richter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet countryside by a river. Two people stand near a small wooden bridge: one holds a walking stick, the other leans on a well. A cow grazes nearby, and a tiny house sits on a hill in the background. Trees line the riverbank, and mountains loom in the distance. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, giving the scene depth. The title at the bottom says it’s near Salzburg, but the place looks peaceful and timeless. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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