An Overgrown Mineshaft
The Met
Artist: Carl Gustav Carus(German, Leipzig 1789–1869 Dresden)
Date: ca. 1824
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on paper, laid down on cardboard
Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (28.6 x 21 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Eugene V. Thaw, 2007
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark, overgrown stone entrance framed by dense green foliage under a light blue sky
Detailed Description
A dark, recessed entrance, possibly a grotto or cellar, is heavily enveloped by lush green foliage. The entrance is centrally located, appearing as a deep shadow framed by dark wooden or stone uprights. Above the opening, a low, rounded structure of reddish-brown bricks or stones is visible, partially obscured by the dense greenery. Various types of leaves and vines, in shades of dark green and olive, cascade over the structure, covering most of its surface and extending to the left and right edges of the image. Some lighter green leaves and branches reach upwards towards the top of the frame. In the upper right corner, a small section of clear, light blue sky is visible, contrasting with the dark foliage. The ground directly in front of the entrance consists of flat, light-colored stones or packed earth, leading into the dark recess. On the lower right, a small cluster of lighter green leaves with faint pinkish-white blossoms is visible in the foreground. The overall lighting suggests a shaded area, with the deepest shadows within the entrance itself.
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