Baumreiche Landschaft mit Wasserfall 

Franz Kobell made this landscape drawing with pen and brown ink, likely in the late 18th or early 19th century. Notice how the artist has used simple materials to create depth and texture. The ink, applied with varying pressure, captures the roughness of bark and the delicate spray of the waterfall. It’s a relatively quick process, well suited to capturing a fleeting moment in nature. Consider how the artist carefully built up the image, one line at a time. The drawing has an immediacy, giving a sense of direct connection to the landscape. It’s a reminder that even simple materials, when handled with skill and care, can be used to create something beautiful and evocative. Kobell's drawing brings an appreciation for both the natural world and the art of drawing itself.