Rocks in the Bode Valley; verso: Small Landscape Studies 1800 - 1840

Karl Blechen's "Rocks in the Bode Valley" is a pencil drawing from the early 19th century that depicts a dramatic cliff face by a river in Bode Valley, Germany. This is a study, executed in delicate, precise lines and shading, characteristic of Blechen’s approach to landscape drawing. The artwork is a fine example of the artist's meticulous attention to detail and the influence of Romanticism on his work. The drawing is a powerful testament to the natural world and Blechen's fascination with geological formations. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.