Who painted Mountains in the Rising Fog?

Mountains in the Rising Fog was painted by Caspar David Friedrich in 1835.

Where can I see Mountains in the Rising Fog?

Mountains in the Rising Fog is held by Städel Museum.

What movement is Mountains in the Rising Fog?

Mountains in the Rising Fog is associated with German Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Mountains in the Rising Fog?

Museum-quality prints of Mountains in the Rising Fog are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mountains in the Rising Fog

Caspar David Friedrich , 1835

Mountains in the Rising Fog is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Caspar David Friedrich. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

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Overview

Mountains in the Rising Fog is a 1835 oil painting by Caspar David Friedrich, a prominent figure in German Romanticism. The work is part of the Städel Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Růžovský vrch, a mountain in the Czech Republic, shrouded in fog. Friedrich's landscapes often evoke emotional responses to nature, featuring vast, atmospheric settings that invite contemplation.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a muted palette dominated by browns and greens, creating a serene atmosphere. The textured brushwork adds depth to the scene, with dark green trees in the foreground contrasting with the misty mountains in the background.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich (German: ; 5 September 1774 – 7 May 1840) was a German Romantic landscape painter, generally considered the most important German artist of his generation, whose often symbolic, and anti-classical…