Schwabing 1818

Wilhelm von Kobell, a German painter and draftsman, created this etching titled "Schwabing" in 1818. It depicts a rural scene, likely near the Schwabing district of Munich, featuring a distant village with a church spire and two figures walking along a path towards the viewer, accompanied by a small dog. Kobell's attention to detail in his rendering of the landscape and figures reflects his talent for capturing the essence of everyday life, making this artwork a valuable glimpse into the rural landscape of 19th-century Germany. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the etching creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the realism of the scene.