Alpental mit Bach und zwei Almhütten 

Carl Friedrich von Rumohr’s rendering of "Alpental mit Bach und zwei Almhütten" presents a landscape caught in the delicate strokes of pen and brown ink. The composition emphasizes texture through layered lines and the materiality of the natural environment, evoking a feeling of organic harmony. The image's structure pivots around the interplay between the man-made and natural elements. Notice how Rumohr uses hatching and cross-hatching to describe the rocky terrain. The marks create a sense of depth and volume without relying on traditional shading. This technique flattens the perspective, drawing attention to the surface of the drawing and emphasizing the two-dimensional nature of the medium. The presence of the two cabins creates a discourse on humanity's place within nature. These structures are not merely placed in the landscape, but integrated into its very fabric through Rumohr’s rendering. Ultimately, Rumohr’s landscape invites us to consider how we construct our understanding of the world through the act of seeing and drawing. He captures not just the appearance of the landscape but also its felt presence.