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"The Blue Pool" in the Rein Valley near Garmisch

"The Blue Pool" in the Rein Valley near Garmisch is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Max Joseph Wagenbauer. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:on verso, in graphite in a 19th-century hand: Die blaue Gumpe im Rheinthale; then von Wagenbauer; to the left: MS/TW; in graphite in a modern hand: Max Joseph/Grafing 1774-München 1829; at top right: 1000-
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Overview
The Blue Pool in the Rein Valley near Garmisch is a drawing by Max Joseph Wagenbauer, created in 1806 using a combination of media on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene landscape centered around a large pool of blue water, surrounded by rugged mountains with trees and greenery, and includes a few figures in the foreground to convey the scene's scale.
Technique & Style
Wagenbauer employed pen, gray ink, and watercolor over graphite to achieve a sense of depth and texture, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites the viewer into the peaceful scene.
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