Bei Ariccia, Brunnen bei einem Einsiedlerhäuschen 1824

"Bei Ariccia, Brunnen bei einem Einsiedlerhäuschen," (Near Ariccia, Well by a Hermit's Cottage) is a pencil drawing by Ernst Fries, created in 1824. The artwork, housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a serene landscape featuring a stone well nestled beneath a dense, overgrown tree and a partially obscured arched entrance to a building. The delicate lines of the drawing emphasize the natural beauty of the scene, reflecting Fries's fascination with the Italian countryside. The composition evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude, highlighting the artist's affinity for Romantic landscapes.