Vûe de Houg-Foss 1788 - 1792

aquatint, print

aquatint

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

muted colour palette

print

light earthy tone

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"Vûe de Houg-Foss" is a hand-colored print depicting a waterfall in Norway, created by Georg Haas between 1788 and 1792. The print showcases the scenic beauty of the waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery, with a small wooden building at the bottom right corner, adding a touch of human presence to the landscape. This artwork exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with nature and the sublime, capturing the power and majesty of the natural world.