A Huntsman and a Peasant Woman by the Isar River with a View of Munich

Wilhelm von Kobell

Created:
Movement:
1823
Romanticism
key Notes:
Bucolic landscape, Munich skyline
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Dimensions:
9 7/8 x 8 in. (25.1 x 20.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"A Huntsman and a Peasant Woman by the Isar River with a View of Munich," created by Wilhelm von Kobell in 1823, depicts a serene interaction between figures set against the backdrop of the Isar River and the city of Munich. The painting reflects Kobell's interest in capturing the natural landscape and rural life, characteristic of the Romantic movement in Germany during the early 19th century.

Description of the work:

"A Huntsman and a Peasant Woman by the Isar River with a View of Munich" by Wilhelm von Kobell, created in 1823, depicts a serene landscape featuring a huntsman and a peasant woman engaged in conversation, set against the backdrop of the Isar River and the distant city of Munich. The painting employs a naturalistic palette and detailed brushwork to convey the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the figures' connection to the surrounding environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Huntsman and a Peasant Woman by the Isar River with a View of Munich