View from the Augustus-Brücke in Moonlight

Johannes Christian Clausen Dahl

Created:

Movement:

1840

Romanticism

key Notes:

Moonlit landscape, Romantic realism.

Dimensions:

25 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (64.1 x 81.9 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"View from the Augustus-Brücke in Moonlight," painted by Johannes Christian Clausen Dahl in 1840, exemplifies the Romantic movement's fascination with nature and atmospheric effects. The work captures a serene nocturnal scene over the Elbe River in Dresden, reflecting Dahl's mastery of light and shadow, which significantly influenced the development of landscape painting in the 19th century.

Description of the work:

"View from the Augustus-Brücke in Moonlight" by Johannes Christian Clausen Dahl depicts a serene nocturnal landscape characterized by a luminous moon illuminating the scene. The composition features the Augustus Bridge in Dresden, with reflections shimmering on the water's surface, while the atmospheric use of light and shadow enhances the tranquil ambiance of the setting.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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