Die Traun bei Ischl 1835

"Die Traun bei Ischl" (1835) by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller depicts a picturesque scene of the Traun River near Ischl, Austria. The painting captures the serenity of the landscape, with the river flowing gently through the valley, its waters reflecting the light of the setting sun. The houses and bridge in the foreground are dwarfed by the imposing mountains in the background, providing a sense of scale and perspective. Waldmüller, known for his meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayals, expertly captures the nuances of light and shadow in this tranquil landscape. The painting exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with nature and the beauty of the everyday world, making it a quintessential example of Austrian landscape painting.