249 - Unknown (19th), Waterfall in a rocky landscape, Pencil

Unknown (19th), Waterfall in a rocky landscape, Pencil Unknown (19th century): Waterfall in an alpine rocky landscape, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Watercolored Pencil on Paper Date: 19th century Description: The picture shows a tranquil forest scene with a waterfall flowing down from a stony cliff. A small wooden building, which could well be a mill, is visible on the left-hand edge of the picture. The composition conveys an idyllic natural setting in which both the beauty of the rocks and the vegetation are depicted in detail. The harmonious depiction and the flowing water suggest a peaceful and unspoilt landscape that possibly tells a story of human exploitation of natural resources. Keywords: forest; waterfall; rock; nature; landscape; building; wood; mill; vegetation; cliff; idyllic; peaceful; water; river; natural scenery; illustration; tranquillity; detailed; untouched; human use, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 26,5 cm x 18,3 cm (10,4 x 7,2 in), Depiction: 20,5 cm x 17,0 cm (8,1 x 6,7 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is discolored due to its age and slightly soiled on all sides. The upper right corner of the sheet is slightly damaged. Narrow grease stains along the right edge of the sheet.