A Path Bordered by Trees with two Beggars and a Couple Strolling
late 18th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, on paper prepared with a light brown wash; framing line in graphite or black chalk
Dimensions
sheet: 7 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (19.3 x 21.2 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2011
Accession Number
2011.299
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Art Historical Context
In the late 18th century, artist Ferdinand Kobell crafted *A Path Bordered by with Two Beggars and a Couple St*, a delicate landscape drawing that captures the serene beauty of rural life. Born into Munich's renowned Kobell family of painters, Ferdinand specialized in intimate, detailed scenes inspired by 17-century Dutch masters like Philips Wouwerman. work exemplifies his affinity for picturesque paths winding through wooded settings, where everyday figures—here, humble beggars and a leisurely couple—add a touch of human narrative to the natural world. Executed in pen and brown ink with bru...
About the Artist
Ferdinand Kobell · 1740–1799
Comment on works: Landscapes with figures; Mountains; times of the day