At Königssee 1. (Bavaria)

This small Impressionist painting depicts a striking rocky cliff at Königssee, its ruggedly textured surface bathed in soft light. Scattered bushes and trees grow on the cliff, their foliage glowing in autumnal hues-subdued ochre, warm rust-red, and a hint of golden yellow, interspersed with lingering green. In the background, the surrounding mountains rise in a delicate atmospheric perspective. Their forms appear increasingly blurred and bluish-gray the farther they recede into the distance, creating a gentle sense of depth. A light haze seems to lie between the peaks, reinforcing the calm, almost dreamlike mood. The water of the lake in the foreground is slightly rippled, breaking the reflection of the scene into shimmering, restless patches of color.

30x40 cm, oil on MDF-Board, 2026

St. Bartholomä 2. (Königssee / Bavaria)

During the last few beautiful sunny days of autumn 2025, I took a short hiking trip to the Alps near Königssee; in addition to a brief plein air session, I took a few photos for my studio work. This is one of them.

An Impressionist painting depicts the small pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä, viewed from a vantage point on the tranquil Königssee. The water lies still, faintly reflecting the scene in shimmering, broken brushstrokes of cool blues and soft yellow-orange tones. The sky is streaked with fine, almost mist-like clouds. The light appears soft and diffuse, as if filtering through a veil. There are no harsh shadows, only gentle transitions that bathe the entire scene in a calm, almost dreamlike atmosphere. In the background rise the Alps, whose contours appear softer due to atmospheric perspective. The nearer mountain slopes are rendered in richer blue and yellow-orange tones, while the more distant peaks fade into delicate, almost transparent hues. They seem to merge with the sky, as if slowly dissolving into the haze. The entire painting is brought to life by the movement of the brushstrokes and the play of light – less an exact reproduction of the landscape than a fleeting impression of a quiet autumn moment at Königssee.

70x50 cm, oil on linen, 2026