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Painters on Their Travels (Die Maler auf der Reise)

Johann Adam Klein

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a mountainous landscape with four individuals engaged in conversation. One person is seated under an umbrella, sketching or writing, while the others are standing around talking. The figures are dressed in period attire, carrying walking sticks, backpacks, and hats. The background shows mountains, trees, and a small structure resembling a chapel or house on the right. The level of detail in the attire and shading in the landscape showcases high craftsmanship and adds to the narrative of an intellectual or artistic discourse in nature.

Artwork Details

Date
1819
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
4256 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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