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Forellenweiher (Trout Pond)

Franz von Stuck

1890

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Forellenweiher (Trout Pond) is a 1890 ink by Franz von Stuck, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Franz von Stuck
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, misty scene with tall trees framing a pond. The water is rough, and a few faint shapes—maybe people or animals—float or stand in the middle. The sky is barely visible, just a thin line of lighter gray at the top. The whole image feels scratchy, like it was made with sharp tools. The title *Forellenweiher* means "Trout Pond," hinting this might be a quiet spot in nature. The artist used a technique that leaves visible lines and texture, making it look hand-carved. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.