Andreas Achenbach (1815 Kassel - 1910 Düsseldorf) Torrent Skillfully captured, dynamic impression of a torrential mountain stream making its way under a bridge over scree and boulders into the valley. Andreas Achenbach, who together with his brother Oswald Achenbach is regarded as a leading figure in the Düsseldorf School of Painting, attracted attention for his artistic talent as a child and was quickly encouraged. He completed his training at the Düsseldorf Academy under Wilhelm Schadow, among others. Mixed media with gouache, watercolor, opaque white and pencil/toned paper. Signed and dated lower right. 1851. mat cut-out 26 cm x 47 cm. Frame. Mixed media on coulored paper. Signed and dated 1851.

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