Carl Gustav Carus

Carl Gustav Carus was a German painter and physician, born in 1789 and passing in 1869. He was a prominent figure in the Romanticism movement, known for his landscapes and depictions of nature that emphasized emotional depth and spirituality. Carus was also a significant theorist, contributing to the understanding of color and light in art. He served as a professor at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and was a close associate of the painter Caspar David Friedrich. His work and writings influenced the development of Romantic art in Germany and beyond. The specifics of his early life and training remain largely unknown.