The artwork “Chalk Cliffs at Rügen” is a watercolor painting created by Caspar David Friedrich in 1826. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. This masterpiece is housed at the Museum der Bildenden Künste in Leipzig, Germany.
The artwork depicts a serene and picturesque coastal scene. Dominating the composition are the towering chalk cliffs of Rügen, which dramatically frame the tranquil expanse of deep blue sea in the background. The cliffs, rendered in delicate whites and grays, contrast beautifully with the vivid blue of the water. Atop the cliffs, sparse foliage with golden-yellow leaves adds a touch of color and life to the scene. In the distance, small sailboats float on the calm sea, enhancing the sense of vastness and solitude. The detailed and attentive representation of natural elements demonstrates Friedrich’s mastery in evoking emotional depth and reflection through landscape painting.
