Die Ruine Liechtenstein bei Mödling 1848

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller’s “Die Ruine Liechtenstein bei Mödling” (1848) depicts a rural scene of a winding path leading to a castle ruin, framed by a grove of trees. The Austrian artist is known for his precise and detailed depictions of nature, and the painting exemplifies this style, capturing the light, shadow, and texture of the landscape. The painting is a prime example of the 19th-century Biedermeier movement in art, emphasizing simplicity and naturalism.