Sailing ship
The story
A single three-masted sailing ship sits at the centre of the canvas, its sails full against open sea and sky. The muted tones and diffused light reinforce the solitude of the boat. Painted by Friedrich in 1815, one of his purest meditations on a single maritime image.
- Artist
- Caspar David Friedrich
- Year
- 1815
- Period
- Romantic
- Rights
- Free to view, download & share
