3 - MALER MÜLLER (1749–1825), A Monk in the Wilderness, Indian ink

MALER MÜLLER (1749–1825), A Monk in the Wilderness, Indian ink Maler Müller: Johannes Friedrich Müller (1749, Bad Kreuznach – 1825, Rome): Monk in the Wilderness with Skull, 18th century, Indian ink Technique: Indian ink over red chalk drawing on paper Inscription: Inscribed on the reverse by another person: “Maler Müller.” Date: 18th century Description: The artwork depicts a detailed landscape in which a kneeling figure, likely a monk, can be seen in front of a wayside cross next to a tree. The background features a forest and mountains, complemented by a serene sky. This composition creates a harmonious blend of nature and human presence. Keywords: landscape; depiction; nature; forest; mountains; figure; tree; harmony; sky; artwork; detail; scenery; drawing; art history; composition; nature photograph; human presence; flora; calm; serenity; skull; monk, 18th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Italy, Size: Paper: 32.5 cm x 44.3 cm (12.8 x 17.4 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Stained and browned overall, soiled and dust-stained, several horizontal and vertical smoothed creases, some creases and bumps in the margins, some small, minimal creases and tears in the lower right margin, a small hole in the upper right corner, and the lower left corner is missing.