Amazing landscapes and contemplative figures standing in awe of nature. This is what describes the most famous paintings by this renowned German artist. Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) was born in the city of Greifswald in modern-day Germany. At the time, it was part of Swedish Pomerania. He studied at the prestigious Art Academy of Copenhagen …
Romantic paintings
Very few painters in history were able to produce such magnificent landscapes as this renowned artist of the Romantic era. That’s the main reason why the countryside here John Constable (1776-1837) grew up in is now referred to as “Constable Country.” The English artist produced one of his ultimate masterpieces in the region that he …
If we have to pick one painting that defines the Romantic art movement, then this Romantic painting would be it. Romantic artists in the first decade of the 19th century put a high emphasis on individuality and conveying personal emotion. This painting by one of the most famous German artists in history embodies this perfectly. …
The Romantic era emerged in the late 18th century and early 19th century. This was a period of turmoil in which emotional feelings and individualism became increasingly important for Romantic artists. The movement expanded from music and literature into the visual arts and had a profound impact on life in the 19th century. Romanticism had …