116 - M. SCHWIND (1804–1871) Circle, Sketch of a Woodland Landscape, circa 1840, Pencil

M. SCHWIND (1804–1871) Circle, Sketch of a Woodland Landscape, circa 1840, Pencil Moritz von Schwind (1804 Vienna – 1871 Munich) Circle: Sketch of a forest landscape with mountains, c. 1840, pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Date: c. 1840 Description: The sheet comes from a sketchbook by an anonymous artist from the circle of the famous history painter Moritz von Schwind (1804 Vienna – 1871 Niederpöcking), who is one of the most important painters of the German late Romantic period. As in Schwind’s works, the sketchbook contains numerous depictions of historical scenes, illustrations of fairy tales and legends, and religious themes. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 14.2 cm x 21.0 cm (5.6 x 8.3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is discolored due to age and slightly soiled, especially along the edges. The right edge of the sheet is folded over and shows traces of bookbinding. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped.