Unknown (18th), Dresden School, natural landscape with cave and view, Watercolor Unknown (18th century): Natural landscape with cave and views into the distance, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor over Pen drawing on Paper Watermark: Undeterminable watermark Date: Date: 19th century Description: The drawing shows an idyllic landscape with lush vegetation and architectural fragments. Steps lead into hollows, accompanied by trees and bushes. In the background is an implied settlement, possibly of ancient origin. Keywords: drawing; landscape; vegetation; trees; bushes; ruins; stairs; settlement; architectural fragment; idyllic; art; perspective; light and shadow; nature study; ink drawing; sketch; historical, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, France, Size: Paper: 23,5 cm x 18,7 cm (9,3 x 7,4 in)

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