Carl Blechen German Romantic, 1798-1840
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 Badende im Park von Terni 1829(1829)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 32 x 24.5 cm (12.6 x 9.6 in)
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