Who painted Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge?

Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge was painted by Adrian Zingg in 1800.

Where can I see Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge?

Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge?

Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge?

Museum-quality prints of Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge

Adrian Zingg , 1800

Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Adrian Zingg. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in pen and brown ink: A. Zingg. [H?]; lower center verso in pen and brown ink: Rauenstein; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: No 169

About this work

Overview

Rauenstein Castle Seen from the River's Edge is a drawing created by Adrian Zingg around 1800 using pen and brown ink and brown wash on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene riverside scene with a castle on a hill in the background and three figures walking along a path near the water's edge, accompanied by a dog. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness and distance.

Technique & Style

Zingg employed soft brown ink and wash to achieve a dreamy, hazy effect, contrasting detailed elements like the bridge's ropes and the figures' clothing with a blurred background.