The artwork titled “Evening on the Baltic Sea,” created by Caspar David Friedrich in 1831, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Romanticism movement and is classified within the marina genre. This piece is currently housed in the Galerie Neue Meister in Dresden, Germany.
The artwork depicts a serene and contemplative evening scene on the Baltic Sea. The sky is awash with the warm hues of the setting sun, casting a golden glow across the water and creating a striking contrast against the silhouettes of the ships and figures in the foreground. Two vessels sail gracefully over the calm waters, their sails visible in the fading light. On the shore, a pair of individuals stand near the dim light of a small lantern, surrounded by nautical and anchor equipment, evoking a sense of quiet reflection and maritime livelihood. The composition harmoniously blends the vastness of the sea with intimate human presence, characteristic of Friedrich’s contemplative and emotionally evocative style.
