Plowed Field
- Original dimensions
- 47.6 x 34.6 cm
- Museum
- Hamburg Kunsthalle
- Year
- 1830
Scene depicted
The painting "Plowed Field" accurately depicts a freshly plowed field, a scene of agricultural work where human effort meets natural beauty. The lines of the furrows, traced by the plow, stretch under a vast sky, illuminated by soft, warm light. This contrast between the toil of labor and the calming tranquility of nature creates a moving visual harmony, inviting reflection.
Historical context
Artwork: Plowed Field |BRK| Artist: Caspar David Friedrich |BRK| Year: 1830 |BRK| Museum: Hamburg Kunsthalle |BRK| Dimensions: 47.6 x 34.6 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
"Plowed Field" fits into a period of maturity in Friedrich's career, where he skillfully merges nature and humanity. Compared to other works like " The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog " and " The Sea of Ice ", this painting demonstrates his stylistic evolution, a deepening of his exploration of themes of solitude and introspection.
Anecdote
Friedrich once said: "Nature is the echo of our spirit." The inspiration for this painting struck him during a quiet morning walk at dawn, as the mist caressed the plowed fields and the first rays of light penetrated the landscape. This fleeting moment, captured in his canvas, reveals an emotional depth that resonates in every brushstroke.