Eichhorn Castle at Evening
c. 1838
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 31 x 41.5 cm (12 3/16 x 16 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
New Century Fund
Accession Number
2000.73.1
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the serene hush of evening, *Eichhorn Castle at Evening* (c. 1838) by Josef Höger captures the romantic allure of a Gothic fortress bathed in twilight's gentle glow. Created during the early 19th century, this drawing reflects the era's fascination with historic architecture and nature's moody beauty, evoking the sublime landscapes popular among European artists of the Romantic period. Höger's choice of subject—a stately castle likely in a German-speaking region—invites viewers to ponder its storied past, blending architectural grandeur with the encroaching dusk. Rendered in waterc...