View to the Taunus Mountains 1840
philippveit
stadelmuseum
tempera, plein-air, oil-paint, oil, canvas
16_19th-century
tempera
plein-air
oil-paint
oil
landscape
classical-realism
impressionist landscape
oil painting
canvas
romanticism
mountain
naturalistic tone
realism
Philipp Veit's "View to the Taunus Mountains" (1840) is a serene landscape painting showcasing the artist's mastery of light and atmospheric depth. The painting, currently housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a distant view of the Taunus Mountains, with a field of trees and a soft, clouded sky in the foreground. The subtle use of color creates a sense of calm and tranquility, drawing viewers into the peaceful landscape. Veit, a prominent figure in the Nazarene movement, was known for his romantic and idealized depictions of nature, evident in this breathtaking painting.
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Italy is somewhere in Hesse, one might think. Philipp Veit’s evening view across the plain towards the Taunus is dominated by a seemingly southern light. It is reminiscent of Italy, with its central group of poplars and the mountain range bathed in a bluish haze. This is the only surviving landscape painting by Veit, who lived in Rome for several years from 1815 onwards. The Nazarene became particularly famous for his large-format works with religious and historical contents. He also achieved importance as an art scholar and, from 1830 to 1843, was director of the Städel Museum.
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