At the Edge of the Forest 1815 - 1825

"At the Edge of the Forest" is a landscape painting by August Heinrich, created between 1815 and 1825. It depicts a lush forest scene with a glimpse of a distant mountain range through the trees. Heinrich's meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction of foliage are characteristic of his style. The painting's intimate scale and its focus on the natural world suggest a Romantic sensibility, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of nature. This painting is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.