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Am Walchensee (On Walchen Lake)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective, looking over a body of water. The horizon is located in the upper third of the composition, with a range of mountains or hills stretching across the image. The foreground includes sketchy lines representing rooftops and vegetation on the left side. The middle ground features a water expanse depicted with horizontal strokes suggesting gentle waves or ripples. In the background, there are mountains sketched with dynamic lines forming jagged peaks against the sky. Soft, swirling lines indicate clouds above, adding movement to the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of black and gray. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the artwork a casual, sketch-like quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1923
Medium
drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4109 × 3311 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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