The Summer 1807

Caspar David Friedrich's "The Summer" (1807) is a serene landscape painting that exemplifies the artist's signature Romantic style. The painting depicts a tranquil valley with a winding river, rolling hills, and lush greenery under a clear, pale blue sky. A single tall tree stands prominently in the foreground, providing a focal point for the viewer's gaze and suggesting a sense of solitude and contemplation. The soft, muted colors and meticulous detail of the natural elements create a sense of peaceful harmony and evoke a sense of awe and wonder in the viewer. The painting's composition and subject matter reflect Friedrich's interest in the sublime, a Romantic concept that emphasized the awe-inspiring power of nature. "The Summer" is housed in the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.