Hill with Plowed Field near Dresden
- Original dimensions
- 30.5 x 22.2 cm
- Movement
- romanticism
- Museum
- Hamburg Kunsthalle
- Year
- 1825
Scene depicted
In this composition , Friedrich depicts a lush hill, covered with a freshly plowed field, a symbol of renewal and hope. The elements of nature intertwine harmoniously, creating a painting that breathes serenity. Each fold of earth reflects the cycle of life, of human labor in symbiosis with the wild beauty of the landscape.
Historical context
Artwork: Hill with Plowed Field near Dresden |BRK| Artist: Caspar David Friedrich |BRK| Year: 1825 |BRK| Museum: Hamburg Kunsthalle |BRK| Dimensions: 30.5 x 22.2 cm |BRK| Artistic Movement: romanticism |BRK| Major Exhibitions: Dahl and Friedrich. Romantic Landscapes |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The painting “Hill with Plowed Field near Dresden” is situated in a pivotal period of Friedrich's career, between his promising beginnings and his mature exploration of romanticism . Alongside the famous work “ Wanderer above the Sea of Fog ” and the poignant “ The Monk by the Sea ”, this painting marks an evolution in his treatment of light and feelings.
Anecdote
“Nature is a canvas where the soul can express itself freely.” This quote might resonate in Friedrich's mind, whose inspiration for the canvas sprang forth on a gentle spring morning, when the first rays of sunlight delicately caressed the fields of Dresden. This unique moment underscores the evocative power of the painting , a masterpiece that testifies to his deep connection with the natural world.
Major exhibitions
Dahl and Friedrich. Romantic Landscapes