German Romantic, 1798-1840
was a German painter, specializing in fantastic landscapes, sometimes with demons and grotesque figures. Born in Cottbus, he drew the attention of prominent architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who cast him as a decorative painter. Blechen however aimed for higher work and began producing landscape paintings. In 1827 he went to Italy
The Bay of Rapallo Date between 1829(1829) and 1830(1830)
Medium Oil on wood
Dimensions Height: 25 cm (9.8 in). Width: 34 cm (13.4 in).
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