Kleiner Fluss, der ins Meer mündet, links eine Windmühle 

Hendrik Kobell made this delicate ink and watercolor drawing called *Kleiner Fluss, der ins Meer mündet, links eine Windmühle* sometime in the late 1700s. Note how Kobell establishes depth with muted tones and layering. Observe how the composition is structured around horizontal bands of earth, water and sky. This division gives a sense of calm, yet also a certain melancholy. The placement of the windmill on the left draws the eye upward, it's a clear vertical accent, which is then softened by the cloudy sky. The architectural structures and boat hint at human presence, but it's the natural elements that really dominate. Kobell's attention to the subtleties of light and atmosphere invites a contemplative viewing, characteristic of the period. It captures a transient moment, emphasizing the intersection between the man-made and the organic. It is this interplay that encapsulates the philosophical underpinnings of landscape art during this era.