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The Ruins of the Monastery of Oybin in the Zittau Mountains

Philipp Veith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a vast expanse stretching out and hills in the distance. Ruined structures are visible on a rocky hill, surrounded by greenery. The sky meets the hills on the horizon. The brushwork is soft and smooth, especially in the clouds and sky. The color palette includes blues, greens, and browns. A waterway reflects the scene with a bridge, cattle grazing, and a figure tending to them. scattered houses are nestled among trees in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1792
Medium
watercolor with gouache and pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4613 × 3558 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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