Landscape with rock grotto

drawing, ink, indian-ink, graphite

drawing

toned paper

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

landscape

etching

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

ink

german

underpainting

indian-ink

15_18th-century

graphite

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

Franz Kobell was a German artist known for his Romantic landscape paintings. This drawing, titled "Landscape with rock grotto," showcases his mastery of depicting the natural world. The scene features a waterfall cascading through a dramatic rocky landscape, framed by a large rock overhang. This work, held in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Kobell's interest in capturing the grandeur of nature, emphasizing its awe-inspiring beauty and power.