Artwork

Gegend bei Aichen bei Salzburg (The Region near Aichen near Salzburg)

Gegend bei Aichen bei Salzburg (The Region near Aichen near Salzburg) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ludwig Richter. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Gegend bei Aichen bei Salzburg is an 1830 etching on wove paper by Ludwig Richter, a German artist associated with both Romanticism and the Biedermeier movement.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays a serene rural landscape near Salzburg, featuring a thatched-roof house, inhabitants engaged in everyday activities, livestock, and surrounding hills, evoking a sense of tranquil domesticity.

Technique & Style

Richter employed fine etching lines to achieve a three-dimensional effect, capturing light and shadow. The work exemplifies his illustrative approach, rooted in contemporary visual traditions.

History & Provenance

Created in 1830, the etching reflects Richter's stylistic influences, including Erhard and Chodowiecki, while embodying the typically German, homely characteristics of his oeuvre.