Felsige Flusslandschaft mit zwei Anglern 

Franz Kobell rendered this rocky river landscape with two anglers using pen and brown ink, achieving a delicate balance between detailed observation and expressive mark-making. The composition is structured by contrasting the jagged, vertical lines of the rocks with the calm, horizontal flow of the river. Notice how the artist uses hatching and cross-hatching to create depth and texture, giving a sense of volume to the natural forms. The figures of the anglers, rendered with minimal detail, are integrated into the landscape, emphasizing the harmony between man and nature. The limited tonal range focuses attention on the dynamic interplay of lines and shapes, highlighting the underlying structure of the scene. The drawing operates as a system of signs, where each line and stroke contributes to a larger narrative of landscape and human presence. Kobell’s work engages with broader artistic concerns about the sublime and the picturesque, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty and power of the natural world. The drawing remains a compelling example of how formal elements can convey complex ideas and emotions.