82 - O. GARVE (19th), Carpathians. Hilly river landscape with a raft, 1856, pen drawing

O. GARVE (19th), Carpathians. Hilly river landscape with a raft, 1856, pen drawing Otto Garve (19th century): In the Carpathians, a hilly river landscape with a manned raft on the water, 1856, pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing on paper Inscription: Lower right, monogrammed: "O.G.". Lower right, inscribed in the artist’s hand: "i. d. Karpaten 56". Date: 1856 Description: The artwork depicts an idyllic river landscape set amid mountainous terrain, brought to life by the depiction of a group of people being guided across a river on a wooden raft. The surrounding mountains and dense forest convey a sense of unspoiled nature and tranquil seclusion. The people depicted focus on interaction and movement, while various iconographic elements, such as the raft and the wooded mountains, hint at traditional modes of transportation and rural life. Keywords: Carpathians; landscape; river; raft; mountains; nature; forest; huts; people; movement; interaction; seclusion; tradition; rural life; panels; idyll; mountains; transportation; riverscape; peace; artwork; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Poland; Size: Paper: 18.0 cm x 22.8 cm (7.1 x 9 in) Condition: Good condition. Discolored and slightly foxed due to age. Lower left corner of the sheet is creased