The artist should not only paint what he sees before him, but also what he sees within him. If, however, he sees nothing within him, then he should also omit to paint that which he sees before him.
Caspar David Friedrich Quotes
Every true work of art must express a distinct feeling.
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| Birth: | 5th September, 1774 |
| Death: | 7th May, 1840 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Profession: | Painter |
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Caspar David Friedrich was born in Greifswald, Swedish Pomerania, on the Baltic coast of Germany. He was a German painter, generally considered the most important German artist of his generation. He is best known for his mid-period allegorical landscapes which typically feature contemplative figures silhouetted against night skies, morning mists, barren trees or Gothic ruins.
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