Landscape with rainbow (c.1810) by Caspar David Friedrich

Landscape with rainbow - Caspar David Friedrich - c.1810

Artwork Information

TitleLandscape with rainbow
ArtistCaspar David Friedrich
Datec.1810
Mediumoil
Dimensions59 x 84.5 cm
Art MovementRomanticism

About Landscape with rainbow

The artwork, titled “Landscape with Rainbow,” was created by Caspar David Friedrich circa 1810. Executed in oil, this piece measures 59 by 84.5 centimeters and is part of the Romanticism art movement. The genre of the artwork is landscape.

In the artwork, a serene and expansive countryside is depicted under a vast, cloud-covered sky. Dominating the scene is a magnificent, luminous rainbow that stretches across the horizon, symbolizing hope and ethereal beauty. The foreground is marked by soft rolling hills and a solitary figure standing contemplatively, gazing at the panoramic view. Dotted with verdant greenery, the landscape also features trees and low-lying bushes, enhancing the pastoral and tranquil atmosphere. The artwork captures the sublime and the intimate, highlighting Friedrich’s mastery in blending nature with human presence.

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