Study for a Funerary Monument
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
between 1824(1824) and 1827(1827)
Medium Oil on board over wood
Dimensions Height: 14 cm (5.5 in). Width: 23 cm (9.1 in).
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Painting ID:: 90065
