Morning in the Mountains
- Original dimensions
- 170 x 135 cm
- Museum
- Hermitage Museum
- Year
- 1822
Scene depicted
This canvas reveals a majestic landscape, where misty peaks rise, evoking the tranquility of a quiet morning. One perceives soothing hues, delicate forms that seem to vibrate under the gentle light of day, ideal for transporting the observer into a world of serenity and harmony.
Historical context
Artwork: Morning in the Mountains |BRK| Artist: Caspar David Friedrich |BRK| Year: 1822 |BRK| Museum: Hermitage Museum |BRK| Place of Creation: Germany |BRK| Dimensions: 170 x 135 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Morning in the Mountains” is at the heart of Friedrich's career, a period when he explored deep emotions and the sublime. In parallel with his major works such as “ Wanderer above the Sea of Fog ” and “ Abbey in the Oakwood ”, this painting illustrates his artistic evolution, reflecting an increasingly assertive style.
Anecdote
“Nature does not simply speak, it sings in the hearts of those who know how to listen.” A phrase resonates like a sweet melody. That morning, when Friedrich ventured into the mountains, the rising sun illuminated the mist, awakening a sense of peace and admiration, instilling the spirit of Morning in the Mountains .