Westungarische Landschaft mit Hütten und aufgehendem Mond (ca. 1841)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Adalbert Stifter's evocative landscape painting titled "Westungarische Landschaft mit Hütten und aufgehendem Mond," which translates to "Western Hungarian Landscape with Cottages and Rising Moon," was painted around 1841. This artwork beautifully encapsulates the tranquil and rustic charm of the Hungarian countryside.The painting features two predominant thatched cottages crafted in a traditional style, underlined by the soft, illuminating glow of the moonrise. The twilight ambiance casts a magical yet serene atmosphere over the scene. The detailed texture of the cottages and the rough terrain in the foreground show Stifter's meticulous attention to natural elements and materials.The distant landscape recedes into gentle mists, suggesting the vast expanse beyond the depicted scene. The moonlight subtly enhances a dramatic sky, complementing the twilight with its masterful blend of shadows and light. This lyrical interplay between light and dark captures the sublime beauty of the rural landscape.Stifter’s painting is not only a visual exploration of nature but also an emotional rendering, inviting the viewer to contemplate the peaceful solitude of rural settings.
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Adalbert Stifter (1805–1868) was an Austrian writer, poet, painter and pedagogue. Born in Oberplan, Bohemia (now Horní Planá, Czech Republic), he was the eldest son of a wealthy linen weaver. Better known as a writer, Stifter was able to convey vivid and engaging landscapes in both his writing and painting. At the end of his life, exhausted by physical and mental illnesses, the artist died of suicide.