Artwork

View across a river with a castle or monastery on the hill

View across a river with a castle or monastery on the hill, by Martin von Molitor, watercolor
View across a river with a castle or monastery on the hill, by Martin von Molitor, watercolor

View across a river with a castle or monastery on the hill is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Martin von Molitor. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1810 watercolour by Martin von Molitor depicts a serene landscape featuring a river and a hilltop structure.

Subject & Meaning

The scene includes a horseman accompanied by packhorses on a dirt path near the river, with cows grazing in the distance and a large, towered building on a hill.

Technique & Style

Soft colours and a dreamy sky evoke a peaceful atmosphere, achieved through the artist's use of light watercolour washes.

History & Provenance

The work is signed and dated by the artist, indicating its creation in 1810.

Artist & collection