Artwork
Five Travellers in the Moonlight
Five Travellers in the Moonlight is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Carl August Lebschée. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Five Travellers in the Moonlight is an etching on wove paper created by Carl August Lebschée in 1828.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a nocturnal scene of five figures walking along a path under a full moon, set amidst a landscape of trees and bushes, with the figures attired in antiquated clothing.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a high level of detail in its rendering of shadows and moonlight, achieved through Lebschée's use of etching, which creates a textured effect.
Artist & collection
