Wasserfall, über den eine Brücke führt, im Vordergrund zwei Fischer in einem Boot 1772

Carl Hackert's 1772 watercolor, "Wasserfall, über den eine Brücke führt, im Vordergrund zwei Fischer in einem Boot," depicts a cascading waterfall in a verdant landscape. The painting, now located in the Städel Museum, showcases Hackert's talent for capturing the beauty of nature, highlighting the power of the falling water and the tranquility of the surrounding environment. The inclusion of figures in a boat at the base of the waterfall adds a sense of scale and human presence to the scene, while the bridge in the background suggests the presence of civilization. Hackert's skillful use of color and light creates a realistic and evocative depiction of this picturesque scene.