Who painted Nieder-oesterreich, Schloss Greifenstein?

Nieder-oesterreich, Schloss Greifenstein was painted by Jakob Alt in 1839.

Where can I see Nieder-oesterreich, Schloss Greifenstein?

Nieder-oesterreich, Schloss Greifenstein is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Nieder-oesterreich, Schloss Greifenstein

Jakob Alt , 1839

Nieder-oesterreich, Schloss Greifenstein is a print by Jakob Alt. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jakob Alt’s black‑and‑white print, dated around 1839, portrays the Austrian estate of Schloss Greifenstein in Lower Austria. Executed as a detailed landscape, the image captures a tranquil riverside setting with the castle perched atop a hill in the distance.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents everyday rural activity: two figures stand at the water’s edge, one clutching a bundle of sticks, while a small wooden boat drifts nearby. Additional pedestrians traverse a path beside modest buildings, suggesting a snapshot of local life integrated with the natural surroundings.

Technique & Style

Alt employs precise line work and careful shading to render foliage, rolling hills, and architectural elements with clarity. The print’s calm, measured rendering emphasizes spatial depth and the quiet atmosphere of the scene, characteristic of early‑19th‑century topographic illustration.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1839, the work entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on view. Its documentation links the image to the real Schloss Greifenstein, confirming Alt’s practice of depicting recognizable European landmarks.