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Wittingfossen ved Kongsberg. Morgenbelysning

Wittingfossen ved Kongsberg. Morgenbelysning, by Johann Mohr, oil, 1836
Wittingfossen ved Kongsberg. Morgenbelysning, by Johann Mohr, oil, 1836

Wittingfossen ved Kongsberg. Morgenbelysning is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Johann Mohr. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Wittingfossen ved Kongsberg.

About this work

Overview

Wittingfossen ved Kongsberg. Morgenbelysning is an oil painting created by Johann Mohr in 1836, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a waterfall in the foreground, with a mountain range in the background. The scene is characterized by a misty veil rising from the water as it flows over rocks.

Technique & Style

Mohr's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the morning light catching the mist from the waterfall and adding warmth to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Mohr

Johann Mohr (1808–1843) was an artist, born in Bordesholm.