Küste von Feuerland mit Ortschaft, im Hintergrund Hochgebirge 1906

"Küste von Feuerland mit Ortschaft, im Hintergrund Hochgebirge" (Coast of Tierra del Fuego with a Town, High Mountains in the Background) is a watercolor painting by German artist Fritz Hauck, created in 1906. The painting showcases a picturesque view of the Tierra del Fuego coastline, with a small town nestled at the foot of snow-capped mountains. Hauck’s use of soft, layered washes of watercolor creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the vastness of the landscape. This captivating depiction of the rugged beauty of Tierra del Fuego is a testament to Hauck’s skill as a landscape painter and his fascination with the remote and dramatic landscapes of South America. The painting currently resides in the Städel Museum.