A Wide Riverscape with a View of Heidelberg Castle

A Wide Riverscape with a View of Heidelberg Castle

Christian Georg Schüz II

1783

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows a river with boats and people walking along the shore. On the far side, there’s a hill covered in houses and trees. At the top of the hill sits a big castle with towers. The artist used lines to show light and shadow, making the scene look detailed. The river looks calm, and the castle stands out against the sky. Want to learn more about how artists use lines like this? Try looking up etching.

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