Morning in the Mountains 1823

Caspar David Friedrich's "Morning in the Mountains" (1823) is a Romantic landscape painting. The painting showcases Friedrich's signature style with its emphasis on the sublime and the vastness of nature. The painting's subject matter is the imposing presence of mountains, which are depicted in a way that suggests their majesty and power. The use of misty atmosphere and the soft light of dawn contribute to a sense of awe and mystery, reflecting the Romanticism's fascination with the spiritual and the unknown. The artwork is currently located at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.