Moldau
1902
Ferdinand Engelmüller captures the winding Vltava River with thick, energetic brushstrokes that practically vibrate with autumn energy. Perched on the right, a stark white tower with a reddish cone roof stands guard over the water, looking like a lonely sentinel in a sea of golden and rust-colored foliage. Painted in 1902, this Impressionist scene doesn't just show a landscape; it captures the fleeting feeling of a crisp fall day in Bohemia, where the sky is a swirl of cloudy whites and blues.