Artwork
Syrmien, Markt und Ruinen des Schlosses Sharengrad

Syrmien, Markt und Ruinen des Schlosses Sharengrad 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
Behind them, a small village nestles at the base of a rocky hill topped with ruins of an old castle.
This print shows a quiet countryside scene with four oxen grazing on a grassy slope near a river. Behind them, a small village nestles at the base of a rocky hill topped with ruins of an old castle. Trees and bushes frame the edges, while the sky above has soft, wispy clouds.
The title at the bottom names the place: *"Syrmien, Markt und Ruinen des Schlosses Sharengrad"*—which means this is a market scene near the ruins of Sharengrad Castle.
Check out the artist who made this: Jakob Alt (Austrian, 1789–1872).
Overview
Syrmien, Markt und Ruinen des Schlosses Sharengrad is a print created by Jakob Alt around 1839. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a village near a river, with the ruins of Sharengrad Castle on a hilltop. Four oxen graze on a slope, surrounded by trees and bushes, under a sky with wispy clouds. The title indicates the scene is set in Syrmien, near the castle ruins.
Technique & Style
The work is a print, showcasing Alt's skill in capturing a peaceful countryside atmosphere through the use of gentle, detailed rendering of the natural scenery and the castle remains.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1839 by Austrian artist Jakob Alt, the print is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its acquisition and preservation for public viewing.
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