Artwork

Syrmien, Markt Kamenicz

Syrmien, Markt Kamenicz, by Jakob Alt, 1839
Syrmien, Markt Kamenicz, by Jakob Alt, 1839

Syrmien, Markt Kamenicz 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

Syrmien, Markt Kamenicz is a print created by Jakob Alt around 1839, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene riverside scene with two men, one standing by a tree and the other in a small boat, set against a backdrop of a hilltop town with church steeples.

Technique & Style

The scene is rendered in careful shading, creating depth through nuanced tonal variations rather than bright colors.

Context

The title suggests the scene is of a real location, likely distant from the artist's home, with 'Syrmien, Markt Kamenicz' being the name of the place depicted.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jakob Alt

Artist

Jakob Alt

Jakob Alt was a German painter and lithographer.

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