Carl Blechen
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
ID: 86705 Self-portrait Date 1823(1823)
Medium Oil on canvas mounted on board
Dimensions Height: 26 cm (10.2 in). Width: 20 cm (7.9 in).
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