184 - E. FÜRSTENAU (*1862), Oberhalbstein in Graubünden, 1910, Watercolor

E. FÜRSTENAU (*1862), Oberhalbstein in Graubünden, 1910, Watercolor Eduard Fürstenau (1862 Marburg - 1938 Berlin): Oberhalbstein in Graubünden, mountain landscape, 1910, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed by the artist's hand: "Oberhalbstein". Date: 1910 Description: The picture shows an impressive mountain landscape with a clear sky and scattered clouds. In the foreground, a narrow path leads along a steep rock face overgrown with dense conifers. The view opens up onto a wide valley plain framed by majestic, snow-capped mountains. The vegetation in the valley is depicted in various shades of green, while the rock faces are in shades of grey. The lighting conditions are clear and rich in contrast, which emphasises the dramatic effect of the mountain silhouette. The composition directs the viewer's gaze into the depths of the landscape, creating an impressive depth of space. The scene radiates calm and grandeur. Verso: Pencil inscription Keywords: Mountain landscape; nature; valley; mountains; sky; clouds; coniferous trees; path; rock face; vegetation; depth of space; light; sublimity; calmness; nature depiction; vastness; landscape composition; mountain silhouette; contrast; green.; 20th century; Modern; Landscape; Switzerland; Size: Paper: 40,0 cm x 26,5 cm (15,7 x 10,4 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Small holes in the corners