Waldtal mit Blick auf eine Burgruine, im Vordergrund eine Hirtin mit drei Rindern und einem Hund

drawing, tempera, paper

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

toned paper

tempera

pencil sketch

landscape

possibly oil pastel

paper

german

coloured pencil

underpainting

15_18th-century

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"Waldtal mit Blick auf eine Burgruine, im Vordergrund eine Hirtin mit drei Rindern und einem Hund" is a picturesque landscape painting by German artist Friedrich Rauscher. The painting captures a pastoral scene of a shepherdess tending to her cattle in a valley, with a majestic ruined castle perched atop a hill in the background. The scene is infused with a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, highlighting Rauscher's skill in depicting the idyllic landscapes of his time. The painting, currently housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Rauscher's signature style, characterized by meticulous detail and a harmonious blend of light and shadow.