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helios137

Landscapes of the Romantics

Dec 12, 2008 22:34

In their landscape paintings, the Romantics gave free rein to their daring and rich imagination. Here are three excellent artists who bring to the canvas their own genius and personal spirituality: the lonliness of Friedrich, the sublime estascy of Turner and a natural illumination of Palmer.

Caspar David Friedrich, "Monk by the Shore"

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sublime, turner, art, illumination, palmer, romantics, spirituality, friedrich, solitude

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silentinfinite December 13 2008, 05:15:02 UTC

I was fortunate enough to see a couple of Turners at the National Gallery in London. Goes without saying that they are quite an amazing sight. Never heard of Palmer before but I like Friedrich as well - so dramatic!

helios137 December 13 2008, 05:30:23 UTC

Yes, like El Greco, I think Turner is an artist who was way ahead of his time. He was an impressionist before impressionism. Palmer is new to me, but I like the bold colors and almost illuminating quality that makes his paintings seem almost alive. And of course, Friedrich is a great romantic master whose vision and imagery is as powerful today as it was a hundred years ago.

I went to the National Gallery in London back in 1991 and my friend and I viewed five museums that day. Total sensory overload. Hopefully, I will return one day and spend a little more time appreciating the great art that is there. :)