Forellenwieher (Trout Stream) 1890
franzvonstuck
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, etching
pencil drawn
photo of handprinted image
shape in negative space
light pencil work
negative space
germany
natural tone
etching
pencil sketch
natural cool tone
pencil drawing
remaining negative space
"Forellenwieher (Trout Stream)" is a 1890 etching by German symbolist artist Franz von Stuck. It is a serene and atmospheric depiction of a still pond surrounded by trees, reflecting the artist's fascination with nature and symbolism. The work employs a muted color palette and subtle details, emphasizing the tranquil atmosphere. This piece is a testament to Stuck's versatility as an artist and is currently on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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Munich artist Franz Stuck was one of Germany’s leading artists of the Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. He rose to such prominence that he was ennobled in 1905 as Franz Ritter von Stuck. Though best known as a painter and sculptor of images based on mythological heroes, he occasionally explored other avenues. In this early work, one of just a handful of etchings that he produced, a calm pool of water reflects nearby trees on its surface. Though completely different from the work that would make him famous, it does reveal the young artist’s sensitivity to nature.
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