Baumbestandene Ebene mit einem Berg am Horizont 

Franz Kobell created this undated drawing, "Baumbestandene Ebene mit einem Berg am Horizont," using pen and brown ink, giving us a glimpse into his formal approach to landscape. The composition immediately strikes you with its structured layering; trees frame the foreground, guiding the eye toward a distant mountain on the horizon. Kobell uses line work to define form and create depth. Notice how the density and direction of the lines give texture to the foliage and suggest spatial recession. This technique builds a coherent, almost theatrical space. The drawing engages with the picturesque tradition, emphasizing calculated compositions over pure naturalism. It is structured in a way that invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between the elements of nature and the deliberate arrangement of space. The ink-drawn lines become not just representational but expressive, negotiating the space between observation and artistic construction.