Karl Blechen German Romantic, 1798-1840
sometimes given as Karl Blechen, was a German painter, specializing in fantastic landscapes, sometimes with demons and grotesque figures. Born in Cottbus, he drew the attention of prominent architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who cast him as a decorative painter. Blechen however aimed for higher work and began producing landscape paintings. In 1827 he went to Italy
Karl Blechen Monks at the Gulf of Naples mk87
c.1829
Oil on panel
37.5x29cm
Cologne,Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
The Gardens of the Villa d-Este mk87
c.1830
Oil on canvas
126x93cm
Berlin,Nationalgalerie,Staatliche Museen zu Berlin-Preussischer Kulturbesitz
Painting ID:: 33908
Karl Blechen The Gardens of the Villa d-Este mk87
c.1830
Oil on canvas
126x93cm
Berlin,Nationalgalerie,Staatliche Museen zu Berlin-Preussischer Kulturbesitz
Grotto in the Gulf of Naples 1829
Oil on oak panel,
37,5 x 29 cm Painting ID:: 44221
German Romantic, 1798-1840
sometimes given as Karl Blechen, was a German painter, specializing in fantastic landscapes, sometimes with demons and grotesque figures. Born in Cottbus, he drew the attention of prominent architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who cast him as a decorative painter. Blechen however aimed for higher work and began producing landscape paintings. In 1827 he went to Italy