The artwork, titled “Neubrandenburg,” was created by the renowned artist Caspar David Friedrich around the years 1816 to 1817 in Germany. This masterpiece, executed in oil, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and measures 91 x 72 cm. It is categorized as a landscape genre and is currently located at the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald, Germany.
The composition of “Neubrandenburg” depicts a serene and expansive landscape under a dramatic sky. Dominated by the twilight hues of a setting or rising sun, the sky transitions from deep, brooding clouds at the top to a warm, glowing horizon. In the mid-distance, the tower and spires of the town of Neubrandenburg rise, accentuating the sense of distance and depth. The foreground is detailed with rolling terrain and sparse vegetation, where two figures are seen gazing towards the distant town. The interplay between light and shadow, combined with the meticulous detail in the landscape, exemplifies Friedrich’s ability to evoke a contemplative and introspective atmosphere, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.
