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Caspar David Friedrich

Unknown

1810

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

German Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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Caspar David Friedrich is a 1810 oil by Unknown, a German Romanticism work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1810 · German Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with blonde hair and a beard, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. The background is a cloudy sky over a body of water. The man's gaze is directed to the left, and his expression is neutral. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the portrait. Look up the artist Caspar David Friedrich to learn more.