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 |
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View of Rooftops and Gardens (nn02) new8/Carl Blechen-473977.jpg Painting ID:: 23202
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c 1828-1829
Oil on canvas,7 7/8 x 10 1/4'' Staatliche Museen Preussischer Kulturbesitz,Nationalgalerie,Berlin (West) |