A Wooded Valley with Rocky Cliffs by Johann Conrad Steiner

A Wooded Valley with Rocky Cliffs 1785

johannconradsteiner

drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

Johann Conrad Steiner's "A Wooded Valley with Rocky Cliffs" (1785) is a picturesque landscape watercolor showcasing a serene valley flanked by towering cliffs. The artist, known for his detailed landscapes, captures the beauty of nature with meticulous brushstrokes, highlighting the lush foliage, winding path, and distant cityscape. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and tranquility, making this artwork a fine example of 18th-century landscape painting.