“Woman at a Window” is an oil on canvas painting created by Caspar David Friedrich in 1822. Exemplifying the Romanticism movement, this genre painting is currently housed at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin in Berlin, Germany.
The artwork depicts a solitary woman, viewed from behind, standing at an open window in a darkened room. She gazes outward, beyond the confines of the immediate interior space. The woman is draped in a long, flowing green dress, her hair neatly bound in a simple style. The open window reveals a serene vista bathed in sunlight, contrasting with the darker, wooden surroundings of the room. The composition emphasizes a sense of introspection and contemplation, characteristic of Friedrich’s exploration of the sublime and the individual’s connection to nature. Subtle elements, such as the vessels on the windowsill and the visible rigging of a distant ship, further enhance the thematic depth and narrative potential of the painting. The delicate interplay of light and shadow, alongside the meticulous depiction of the scene, attests to Friedrich’s masterful technique and profound engagement with Romantic ideals.
