The King of Thule
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Moritz von Schwind
Moritz von Schwind (21 January 1804 – 8 February 1871) was an Austrian painter, born in Vienna.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The King of Thule is a 1804 by Moritz von Schwind, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people gathered in what looks like a grand hall. One man sits on a raised platform, holding a book or scroll, while others stand or kneel around him. In the background, a window reveals more figures, and there’s a smaller framed scene on the wall showing a few people in robes. The artist used loose, quick lines to capture movement and emotion, which fits the Romantic style. The focus on storytelling and drama over perfect detail was key for this movement. Next, check out Moritz von Schwind (artist) to see more of his dreamy, story-filled works.
Moritz von Schwind (21 January 1804 – 8 February 1871) was an Austrian painter, born in Vienna.
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