Eltz castle in the winter 1901

Bernhard Mannfeld conjured this vision of Eltz Castle in winter using pencil and white heightening. I’m thinking about the artist standing outside in the cold, maybe sketching first, then back to the studio to realize the view. What was it like for him to build up this image, one careful line at a time, adding lights and darks to define the form? The sky is amazing; it’s like he's painting the air itself. He is capturing the cold and the light, which is no easy task. It's subtle, quiet, and still, like a memory. I see a dialogue happening between Mannfeld and other painters. I'm thinking about other artists who are working outdoors and capturing the landscape, the weather, and the seasons. It's all connected, this ongoing conversation between artists across time, inspiring each other to see and create.