Artwork

Landscape with Man Pushing a Cart

Landscape with Man Pushing a Cart, by Carl Wilhelm Kolbe, ink
Landscape with Man Pushing a Cart, by Carl Wilhelm Kolbe, ink

Landscape with Man Pushing a Cart is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Carl Wilhelm Kolbe. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Man Pushing a Cart is an etching on wove paper created by Carl Wilhelm Kolbe in 1816.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene countryside scene featuring a prominent twisted tree, a winding stream, and a lone figure pushing a cart along a dirt path near a small house. The composition evokes a sense of peacefulness and subtle mystery.

Technique & Style

Kolbe employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the trees with a sense of vitality and texture.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.