The Sisters on the Balcony

Two women stand on a balcony at dusk, looking out over a harbour where a Gothic church rises beside the masts of ships.

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About this artwork

Painted in 1818, this oil on canvas is a nocturne with the feel of a cityscape. Two women in dark dresses are seen from behind on a balcony. Beyond them stands a Gothic church with twin spires, and the masts of ships crowd the harbour below in the fading light. Placing quiet figures before an evening view is typical of Friedrich's Romantic work, which often invites the viewer to share a contemplative look outwards. The painting belongs to the Hermitage Museum.

On your wall: Its dusky tones and calm harbour scene suit a bedroom, study or quiet sitting room where a contemplative mood is welcome.

Title: The Sisters on the Balcony
Artist: Caspar David Friedrich
Year: 1818
Style: Landscapes & sea
Shape: Portrait

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Text based on Hermitage Museum.

Caspar David Friedrich Landscapes & sea

About Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich was a German Romantic landscape painter, widely regarded as the most important German artist of his generation. His work is often symbolic and turns away from classical ideals, expressing a personal, emotional response to nature. He frequently painted contemplative figures set against night skies, morning mists, bare trees or Gothic ruins.

Based on Wikipedia.

See all 14 works by Caspar David Friedrich

Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

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