279 - Unknown (19th), Farm buildings near Scharfenberg, 1894, Watercolor

Unknown (19th), Farm buildings near Scharfenberg, 1894, Watercolor Unknown (19th century): Farm buildings near Scharfenberg Weathered rural buildings with tiled roofs, 1894, Watercolor Technique: White heightened Watercolor on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed by the artist's hand: "Scharfenberg". Lower right dated: "18/5 94". Date: 1894 Description: The artwork shows a modest, rural building structure with weathered, partly crumbling stone walls and a small tiled roof. Doors and window frames are sporadically visible, suggesting an abandoned or little-used setting. The composition conveys tranquillity and seclusion. Keywords: Rural buildings, 19th century, Realism, Architecture, Germany, Size: Paper: 14,2 cm x 22,8 cm (5,6 x 9 in) Condition: Defective condition. The artwork shows slight discolouration and wear at the edges. Large liquid stain on the right. Some areas show minimal spots of lead white discolouration.