German Artists Make Their Sketches in Rome 1848

Wilhelm von Kaulbach's "German Artists Make Their Sketches in Rome" (1848) depicts a lively scene of German artists sketching the Italian landscape and culture. The painting is filled with vibrant colors and a bustling energy. The artists are captured in various poses, some sketching, some looking at the scenery, and some interacting with local people. This large-scale painting reflects the Romantic era's interest in the artistic tradition of the Grand Tour and the idealized vision of Italy as a source of inspiration. The work is now part of the Neue Pinakothek's collection in Munich, Germany.