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A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau

A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau, by Carl Morgenstern, graphite, 1832
A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau, by Carl Morgenstern, graphite, 1832

A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Carl Morgenstern. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau is a watercolor drawing created by Carl Morgenstern in 1832.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a small cluster of trees beside a rocky stream, with sparse foliage and prominent foreground rocks. The light beige background evokes a serene natural setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor over graphite on wove paper, the work reflects the Romanticism style, emphasizing the natural world.

Context

The drawing is characteristic of the Romantic movement, which focused on the beauty and power of nature.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carl Morgenstern

Carl Morgenstern (1811–1893) was an artist, born in Frankfurt.

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