Bäume und Sträucher an einem Gewässer 

Franz Kobell rendered "Trees and Shrubs by a Body of Water," using etching techniques. The composition invites the eye to wander through a dense network of lines that define the trees and foliage along the water's edge. The etches are densely packed, creating a rich, almost palpable texture. The lines vary in thickness and direction, suggesting depth and volume, while also creating a pattern that gives the composition a sense of unified movement. Kobell is playing with the idea of nature as a collection of forms, each delineated by distinct lines and tonal values. The treatment of light and shadow further enriches the texture, emphasizing the intrinsic qualities of the etched line as a means of articulating form. What we are left with is a visual experience that transcends mere representation, inviting us to consider the formal qualities of landscape art.