Artwork

Mountain View with Lake

Mountain View with Lake, by Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren, ink, 1842
Mountain View with Lake, by Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren, ink, 1842

Mountain View with Lake is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mountain View with Lake is an etching created by Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren in 1842.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake in the foreground, surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Technique & Style

Executed in a Romantic style, the etching employs bold lines and dark shading to convey depth and texture.

Context

This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and the natural world.

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.