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Schwabing

Wilhelm von Kobell

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with a village in the distance. A church with a tall spire stands out among the village rooftops near the horizon. Small trees and foliage are visible. The scene is rendered in precise strokes, likely with a pen or fine brush, creating a detailed and clear composition in monochromatic black ink on a light background. In the foreground, a woman in a dress walks with a dog and a rake, and two more figures are seen walking towards the village. The sky above the village has thin, wavy clouds, and the fields have a horizontal texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1818
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4332 × 3086 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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