Schloss Milkel in Moonlight

Carl Gustav Carus

Created:
Movement:
1835
Romanticism
key Notes:
Romantic landscape, Nocturnal illumination
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Dimensions:
11 1/4 × 8 1/2 in. (28.5 × 21.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Schloss Milkel in Moonlight by Carl Gustav Carus

Schloss Milkel in Moonlight, painted in 1835 by Carl Gustav Carus, is an exemplary work of the Romantic period, utilizing oil on canvas to capture the ethereal beauty of a moonlit landscape. Carus, a prominent figure in the German Romantic movement, was not only a painter but also a physician and naturalist, which informed his deep appreciation for nature's sublimity. This painting reflects Carus's fascination with the interplay of light and shadow, a common theme in Romantic art that sought to evoke emotion and introspection. The depiction of Schloss Milkel under the serene glow of the moon highlights Carus's skill in rendering atmospheric effects, contributing to the Romantic ideal of the picturesque. Carus's work, including this piece, played a significant role in shaping the Romantic landscape genre, influencing contemporaries and future generations of artists. His dual career in science and art underscores the 19th-century Romantic belief in the interconnectedness of all forms of knowledge and expression.

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Schloss Milkel in Moonlight by Carl Gustav Carus

Created in 1835, "Schloss Milkel in Moonlight" by Carl Gustav Carus is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Romantic style through its atmospheric depiction of a castle bathed in moonlight. The artwork captures the serene and mystical qualities of the landscape, characteristic of Carus's interest in nature and the sublime.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Schloss Milkel in Moonlight