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Caspar David Friedrich / The Port of Greifswald

The Port of Greifswald

c. 1818–1820 · Oil on canvas

MovementRRomanticism
LocationBerlin, Germany
Genrelandscape painting
Dimensions90 × 70 cm

Why it matters

Caspar David Friedrich's view of the harbour on the Bay of Greifswald, acquired by the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin in 1919.

Did you know?

  • It dates from 1818–1820.
  • Its German title is Greifswalder Hafen.
  • It is in the Alte Nationalgalerie.

Based on the Wikipedia article The Port of Greifswald (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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