Two Men Contemplating the Moon
The Met
Artist: Caspar David Friedrich(German, Greifswald 1774–1840 Dresden)
Date: ca. 1825–30
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 3/4 x 17 1/4 in. (34.9 x 43.8 cm)
Credit Line: Wrightsman Fund, 2000
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two cloaked figures on a hill observe a crescent moon in a twilight sky, with trees
Detailed Description
A twilight landscape features two figures observing a crescent moon. In the center-left, two figures are seen from behind, standing on a grassy hill. Both wear dark, long cloaks and hats. The figure on the left leans slightly against the figure on the right, who holds a walking stick. They are positioned on a dirt path that curves up the hill, facing the horizon where the moon is visible. To the left of the figures, tall, dark evergreen trees rise, their dense foliage creating a shadowed area. In the foreground, the ground is covered with sparse grass and dirt, with a few tree stumps visible. To the right, a massive, gnarled oak tree stands prominently, its thick, twisted trunk and bare, sprawling branches extending across the upper right portion of the scene. Some small, dark leaves are visible on its branches. Large rocks are scattered at the base of this tree and along the hillside. The sky, visible between the trees and above the horizon, transitions from a soft, light orange and yellow glow around the crescent moon to a darker blue and purple towards the top. The thin, bright crescent moon is positioned slightly to the left of the center, illuminating the scene with a subtle light. A few faint stars are visible in the darker parts of the sky. In the far background on the right, a cluster of dark, pointed evergreen trees can be seen against the dim sky.
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