August Bridge in Dresden
The story
The multi-arched August Bridge stretches across the Elbe at Dresden, where Friedrich lived for most of his life. Small figures pause to watch the late afternoon light, the bridge silhouetted against a streaked yellow and grey sky. Painted around 1820.
- Artist
- Caspar David Friedrich
- Year
- 1820
- Period
- Romantic
- Where it lives
- Bridgeman Art Library : Object 159466
- Rights
- Free to view, download & share
