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The Georgenberg in the Tyrol

Johann Christoph Erhard and Johann Adam Klein

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a black and white etching of a mountainous landscape. The viewpoint is panoramic, capturing a rugged terrain with mountains in the far distance. A building sits on a rocky cliff near the top of the composition, overlooking the scene. The etching depicts fine details in trees and foliage, textured marks outlining cliffs, and hills. Cows graze in the lower section, with a person among them. A wooded area extends into valleys and hills. The black and white palette accentuates the details of nature and human structures. An arched bridge is visible on the right side, connecting the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1818
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
9017 × 7429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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