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Sonntag - Kircheneingang in Berchtesgaden (Sunday - Going to Church near Berchtesgaden), 1823. Creator: Ferdinand Olivier
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Sonntag - Kircheneingang in Berchtesgaden (Sunday - Going to Church near Berchtesgaden), 1823. Creator: Ferdinand Olivier
Sonntag - Kircheneingang in Berchtesgaden (Sunday - Going to Church near Berchtesgaden), 1823
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Departing Departure Elderly Man Elderly Woman Fence Ferdinand Olivier Ferdinand Von Olivier Gate Johann Heinrich Ferdinand Von Olivier Johann Heinrich Ferdnand Olivier Lithographic Old Man Old Men Old Woman Olivier Ferdinand Olivier Ferdinand Von Olivier Johann Heinrich Ferdinand Von Olivier Johann Heinrich Ferdnand Sunday Way In Lithotint
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Sonntag - Kircheneingang in Berchtesgaden," or "Sunday - Going to Church near Berchtesgaden," is an evocative lithograph created by the renowned German artist, Johann Heinrich Ferdinand von Olivier, in 1823. This monochrome image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a small European village, specifically in Berchtesgaden, Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany. The scene unfolds at the entrance of a quaint, whitewashed church, where a diverse crowd gathers. Men, women, and children, dressed in their Sunday best, are depicted making their way to the place of worship. An elderly man, with a cane in hand, leads the way, while an elderly woman, clad in a traditional dress, follows closely behind. A young boy, wearing a hat and holding his father's hand, looks up at the church with a sense of wonder and reverence. The intricately detailed buildings, with their gabled roofs and ornate fences, create a picturesque backdrop for this peaceful scene. The mountains in the distance, shrouded in mist, add a sense of grandeur and majesty to the composition. Olivier's expert use of lithotint, a form of lithography, results in a stunning, high-contrast image that brings the scene to life. This beautiful work of art, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Germany in the 19th century, can be found in the prestigious collections of numerous art galleries and museums, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Sonntag - Kircheneingang in Berchtesgaden is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the essence of a moment in time.
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