Gustave Carus (1789–1869) - Riesengbirge
oil on wood
26 cm x 13 cm
Monogrammed "CS" in the lower left corner
This small oil on panel, monogrammed "GC" in the lower left corner, captures a snowy valley in the Riesengebirge Mountains with a fresh, lively touch, its slopes standing out against the horizon in the warm light of late afternoon. An isolated farmhouse and a path cutting through the snow enliven the foreground, while a row of fir trees frames the composition.
With its intimate format and loose brushwork, the work evokes a sketch made from life, reflecting a sensitive observation of mountain landscapes in the early 19th century. The Riesengebirge mountain range appears repeatedly in the work of Gustave Carus, who sought to capture its changing atmospheres and the play of light.
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting on wood
Length: 26
Width: 13
Reference (ID): 1787122
Availability: In stock
