204 - T. STADLER (1850-1917), Mountains with a storm gathering, 1914, Charcoal

T. STADLER (1850-1917), Mountains with a storm gathering, 1914, Charcoal Toni von Stadler (1850 Göllersdorf - 1917 Munich): Mountain landscape with approaching storm, 1914, Charcoal Technique: Charcoal on Paper, mounted on Cardboard Inscription: Lower right signed: "T.Stadler | 20. Mai 1914". Date: 1914 Description: Landscape with a picturesque mountain range behind a wide plain. A violent storm is approaching from the right edge of the sheet, covering the jagged lines of the mountains and blurring them beyond recognition in a veil of rain. The picture shows a vast landscape with sparse vegetation in the foreground, consisting of low bushes and trees. Barren, jagged mountain peaks rise up in the background, forming a dramatic backdrop. The sky dominates the upper part of the composition and is covered in clouds, creating a gloomy mood. The lighting conditions suggest an impending storm, which is emphasised by the dark clouds in the right-hand part of the picture. The composition conveys a calm, yet slightly threatening atmosphere. The horizontal structure of the landscape emphasises the vastness and grandeur of nature. Provenance: Ehrengabe für Jakob Bradl (1864 München - 1919 Oberammergau?) von der Künstlergesellschaft Allotria München im Jahre 1914 anlässlich des Wegzuges Bradls nach Oberammergau. Keywords: Mountains; Landscape; Weather; Thunderstorm; Storm; Grassy plain; Landscape; Mountains; Clouds; Vegetation; Storm; Vastness; Nature; Horizon; Drama; Light conditions; Composition; Pencil drawing; Sky; Carginess; Depth; Drawing; Weather; Mood; Scenery.; 20th century; Modern; Landscape; Germany; Size: Paper: 11,9 cm x 18,4 cm (4,7 x 7,2 in) Condition: Good condition. At the bottom right, faint ripples are recognisable in the paper.