Artwork

Waldstrom bey Teissnach

Waldstrom bey Teissnach, by Max Joseph Wagenbauer, ink, 1810
Waldstrom bey Teissnach, by Max Joseph Wagenbauer, ink, 1810

Waldstrom bey Teissnach is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Max Joseph Wagenbauer. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Waldstrom bey Teissnach is a lithograph on wove paper created by Max Joseph Wagenbauer around 1810.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a mist-shrouded forest scene with a winding path, rocky outcrop, and waterfall. A small group of figures is present, but the emphasis is on the natural landscape. The title suggests a specific location near Teissnach, implying a connection to the real world.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a scratchy, layered lithographic technique to achieve a textured, detailed representation of the forest and its features. The resulting image is characterized by a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Artist & collection

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