Artwork
Ungern, Kloster Klein, Mariazell bei Ofen

Ungern, Kloster Klein, Mariazell bei Ofen 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
This suggests the scene might be from a monastery area, though the people here look ordinary, not like monks.
This image shows a quiet riverside scene with a small group of people in the foreground. A man with a scythe leans on his tool, while three others stand nearby—two adults and a child. Behind them, a tree and a few bushes frame the view of a town with clustered buildings along a riverbank. In the distance, hills roll under a soft sky.
The text at the bottom names the place: *Kloster Klein, Mariazell bei Ofen*. This suggests the scene might be from a monastery area, though the people here look ordinary, not like monks.
If you like this kind of detailed landscape, check out Jakob Alt (Austrian, 1789–1872) for more of his work.
Overview
Ungern, Kloster Klein, Mariazell bei Ofen is a print by Jakob Alt, created around 1839, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene riverside scene with a small group of ordinary people in the foreground and a town along the riverbank in the background. The title suggests a connection to a monastery, but the figures shown are not monastic.
Technique & Style
The image features a detailed landscape with a soft sky and rolling hills in the distance, framed by a tree and bushes in the foreground, showcasing Alt's skill in capturing natural scenery.
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