Landschaft um Villeneuve-lès-Avignon by Carl Morgenstern

Landschaft um Villeneuve-lès-Avignon 18 - 1841

drawing

light pencil work

16_19th-century

pen sketch

pencil sketch

landscape

personal sketchbook

german

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Landschaft um Villeneuve-lès-Avignon" is a pencil drawing by German artist Carl Morgenstern, created between 1818 and 1841. The artwork, currently housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a picturesque landscape featuring a distant view of a castle-like structure, likely the medieval fortress of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The foreground showcases a cluster of trees rendered with delicate detail, emphasizing the artist's meticulous observation of nature. This work exemplifies Morgenstern's mastery of landscape drawing, showcasing his talent for capturing the serene beauty of the French countryside.