Who painted Nieder-oesterreich, Stadt Krems?

Nieder-oesterreich, Stadt Krems was painted by Jakob Alt in 1839.

Where can I see Nieder-oesterreich, Stadt Krems?

Nieder-oesterreich, Stadt Krems is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Nieder-oesterreich, Stadt Krems

Nieder-oesterreich, Stadt Krems 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

Created around 1839 by Austrian artist Jakob Alt, this print portrays the town of Krems in Lower Austria. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed as an example of early nineteenth‑century landscape representation.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a tranquil rural settlement dominated by a substantial central building and a church steeple that rises behind it. Rolling hills and scattered trees frame the town, while a small group of figures on a dirt path suggest everyday activity within the otherwise calm environment.

Technique & Style

Alt employs chiaroscuro, contrasting light and shadow to model forms and give the scene a sense of volume. The careful gradation of tones creates depth, guiding the eye from the foreground figures through the town’s architecture to the distant hills, while the print’s line work retains a crisp, detailed quality.

History & Provenance

The print was produced in the late 1830s, a period when Alt was active in documenting Austrian landscapes. It entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition in the twentieth century, joining a broader collection of European prints that illustrate regional topography and architectural forms.