Evening | Caspar David Friedrich | 1821

This painting titled "Evening" by Caspar David Friedrich, created around 1821, is a beautifully serene landscape capturing the quiet transition from day to night. The scene depicts a dense forest with towering pine trees, their dark silhouettes standing out against a cloudy, evening sky. In the background, the setting sun casts a warm, golden glow on the horizon, providing a striking contrast to the dark green and brown tones of the forest.

Two small figures are visible walking along a path in the forest, adding a human element to the otherwise vast and tranquil natural setting. These figures, dwarfed by the towering trees, emphasize the grandeur and majesty of nature, a common theme in Friedrich's work. The painting's composition, with its meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow, creates a sense of depth and invites the viewer to reflect on the beauty and solitude of the natural world. Friedrich's romantic vision is evident in the evocative atmosphere and the contemplative mood of the scene, capturing a timeless moment of quiet introspection and harmony with nature.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging