- Explore additional references to Caspar David Friedrich and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Weimar as well.
The Klassik Stiftung Weimar is unveiling, for the first time in a unique exhibit, artworks such as paintings, sketches, and prints by Caspar David Friedrich from its collection. The special exhibition titled "Caspar David Friedrich, Goethe, and Romanticism in Weimar" at the Schillermuseum, set to open on November 22, will also emphasize Weimar's role as a center for romantic art and literature, as declared by the foundation. The intricate connection between Friedrich and Weimar's esteemed poet laureate Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) is also predicted to draw a large crowd.
The exhibit will also showcase creations by other artists involved in the Romantic era, including Caroline Bardua (1781-1864), who painted both Goethe and Friedrich's portraits, and early Romantic Philippe Otto Runge (1777 - 1810). Eager guests can currently reserve tickets for the exhibition, which will be ongoing until March 2, 2025.
German painter and illustrator Caspar David Friedrich was born in 1774 in Greifswald. His primary residence was Dresden until his demise in 1840. To commemorate his 250th birth anniversary, exhibitions featuring celebrated German Romantic works by Friedrich are being held in multiple locations.
The special exhibition at the Schillermuseum, centered on Caspar David Friedrich, Goethe, and Romanticism in Weimar, will include creations by other artists like Caroline Bardua and Philippe Otto Runge. Visitors can reserve tickets to witness this unique exhibit, showcasing artworks by Friedrich and his contemporaries, until March 2, 2025.
