The Port of Greifswald
- Original dimensions
- 70 x 90 cm
- Museum
- Alte Nationalgalerie
- Year
- 1819
Scene depicted
This painting depicts a serene scene by the water, where sailboats gently sway with the waves. The sky, vast and vibrant, reflects on the waters, while nature offers a gentle welcome. The composition, marked by a perfect balance between sky and earth, invites a silent contemplation of the beauty of the world.
Historical context
Artwork: The Port of Greifswald |BRK| Artist: Caspar David Friedrich |BRK| Year: 1819 |BRK| Museum: Alte Nationalgalerie |BRK| Dimensions: 70 x 90 cm |BRK| Art Movement: romanticism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The Port of Greifswald is at the heart of Friedrich's career, illustrating his mature style. Alongside the painting “Man and Nature” and “ The Monk by the Sea ”, we see the evolution of his approach: from intimate landscapes to broader and more spiritual compositions.
Anecdote
“The beauty of nature reveals itself only in the calm of the heart,” Friedrich might have said, inspired by a cool morning when the golden light of the rising sun caresses the waters, creating a living tableau of peace and harmony. It is in this setting that The Port of Greifswald takes shape, a work of unparalleled emotional depth.