Burg auf einem Felssporn an einem Gewässer
anthoniewaterloo
stadelmuseum
drawing, paper, chalk
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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netherlandish
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light pencil work
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baroque
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incomplete sketchy
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landscape
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketch
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chalk
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sketchbook drawing
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14_17th-century
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This is a preliminary drawing, possibly a study for a larger painting, by Dutch artist Anthonie Waterloo (1610-1690). The drawing is titled "Burg auf einem Felssporn an einem Gewässer" (Castle on a Rocky Spur by a Body of Water) and showcases a castle perched atop a steep cliff. The soft grey tones and sketchy lines give a sense of immediacy, like a snapshot of a moment in time. The drawing's focus on the castle's architectural details and surrounding landscape reflects the artist's interest in topographical studies, a popular genre in 17th-century Dutch art. It is currently on display at the Städel Museum.
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