3 - MALER MÜLLER (1749-1825), A monk in the wilderness, Indian ink

MALER MÜLLER (1749-1825), A monk in the wilderness, Indian ink Maler Müller: Johannes Friedrich Müller (1749 Bad Kreuznach - 1825 Rom): Monk in the wilderness with skull, 18th century, Indian ink Technique: Indian ink over Red chalk drawing on Paper Inscription: Verso inscribed by another person: "Maler Müller". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork shows a detailed landscape in which a kneeling figure, probably a monk, can be seen in front of a wayside cross next to a tree. The background contains forest and mountains, which are complemented by a gentle sky scene. This composition creates a harmonious combination of nature and human presence. Keywords: landscape; depiction; nature; forest; mountains; figure; tree; harmony; sky; artwork; detail; scenery; drawing; art history; composition; nature photograph; human presence; flora; calm; serenity; skull; monk, 18th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Italy, Size: Paper: 32,5 cm x 44,3 cm (12,8 x 17,4 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Overall stained and browned, soiled and dust-stained, several horizontal and vertical smoothed creases, some creases and bumping in margins, some small minimal creases and tears in lower right margin, small hole in upper right corner, lower left corner missing.