Red Currant 1797 - 1810

"Red Currant" (1797-1810) is a silhouette by Philipp Otto Runge, depicting a single stalk of red currants against a blue background. The detail of the leaves and berries are meticulously cut out from a white sheet of paper, creating a delicate and striking image. Runge, a German Romantic artist, is known for his innovative and expressive use of color and form, and his interest in nature is evident in this work. The silhouette's simplicity and elegance highlight the beauty of the natural world. This artwork is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.