Saturday, May 23, 2009

Karl von Eckenbrecher


The Auguste Victoria in the Naerofjord (detail) 1900

The strip of white water next to the dark hull of the ship creates a strong tonal contrast which draws the eye to a focal point. The lines in the slopes also lead the eye to this centre of interest.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Does anyone know where I can purchase a print of this painting?

jeronimus said...

I found it on this print on demand site:

http://www.felixr.com/print-on-demand/explore/detail/65279/karl-paul-themistokles-von-eckenbrecher-the-auguste-victoria-in-naerofjord-1900