Artwork
River Landscape with Two Beavers
River Landscape with Two Beavers is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Max Joseph Wagenbauer. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
River Landscape with Two Beavers is a lithograph on wove paper created by Max Joseph Wagenbauer in 1807.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene river scene with two beavers working on a tree branch. The calm water is lined with reeds and rocks, and the background features a fence, trees, and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Wagenbauer's smooth, sketchy style imbues the scene with a sense of life and dreaminess. The beavers appear industrious, suggesting they are engaged in building activity.
Artist & collection
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