Südliche Landschaft am Meer mit bewaldeten Hügeln und einem Gewässer im Vordergrund 1787

"Südliche Landschaft am Meer mit bewaldeten Hügeln und einem Gewässer im Vordergrund" is a watercolor painting by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, completed in 1787. The painting depicts a picturesque landscape with a winding river, lush forests, and distant hills. The sky is painted in soft hues of blue and pink, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The artwork, housed at the Städel Museum, showcases Goethe's talent as a landscape painter and his ability to capture the beauty of nature. Goethe, a renowned German writer, poet, and philosopher, is known for his versatile talents, including his artistic pursuits. His landscapes, often characterized by their romanticism, showcase the influence of the 18th-century Romanticism movement on his artistic vision.