Waterfall
1770
Although categorized under the Baroque movement, this 1770 drawing by Ferdinand Kobell feels like a preview of the wild, emotional landscapes that would define Romanticism. The artist uses stark white highlights to make the cascading waterfalls pop against the rugged, shadowed rock face, creating a sense of rushing motion that feels almost audible. Topped with a dense canopy of trees, the scene captures nature's raw power in a misty, monochromatic palette. Kobell was a master of these atmospheric views, using ink and wash to turn a simple cliffside into a dramatic spectacle.
- Technique
- pen and ink with wash