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A View across the Inn Valley to the Alps and Neubeuern

A View across the Inn Valley to the Alps and Neubeuern, by Johann Georg von Dillis, ink, 1790
A View across the Inn Valley to the Alps and Neubeuern, by Johann Georg von Dillis, ink, 1790

A View across the Inn Valley to the Alps and Neubeuern is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Johann Georg von Dillis. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A View across the Inn Valley to the Alps and Neubeuern is a drawing by Johann Georg von Dillis, created around 1790. It is executed in a combination of media on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene valley landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and distant mountains. A prominent tree with bare branches stands on the right, contrasting with others that retain green or yellow foliage.

Technique & Style

Dillis employed a range of techniques, including watercolor and ink drawing over graphite, to achieve a light and airy effect. The use of soft colors and subtle layering creates a sense of depth, with forms fading into the distance.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.