A Farmhouse in the Bavarian Alps c. 1825

Johann Georg von Dillis's *A Farmhouse in the Bavarian Alps* is a Romantic-era landscape painting completed circa 1825. The painting, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the beauty of the Bavarian Alps, showcasing a farmhouse nestled amidst trees with a dramatic mountain in the background. Dillis's attention to detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism, inviting viewers to appreciate the serenity of the natural world. This small, intimate work epitomizes the Romantic interest in the sublime, capturing the awe-inspiring grandeur of nature.