Königsee with the Cliffs of St. Bartholomëe

Wilhelm von Kobell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene by a lake. Cows, a white horse, a man in a wide-brimmed hat riding the horse, and two children playing in the water are present. A mountain range is in the background, with faint clouds in the sky. On the right, there is a small settlement with buildings and a church near the water's edge. The artist uses detailed brushstrokes, especially noticeable in the mountains and animals. The color palette consists of muted blues, greys, earthy tones, and hints of warmer hues in the sky.