Who created "Moonrise on an Empty Shore"?

Moonrise on an Empty Shore was created by Caspar David Friedrich in 1837/1839.

When was "Moonrise on an Empty Shore" created?

This artwork was created 1837/1839.

Moonrise on an Empty Shore is brush and brown ink over graphite on wove paper.

Yes, Moonrise on an Empty Shore is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

1837/1839

Medium

brush and brown ink over graphite on wove paper

Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 39.5 cm (9 15/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Patrons' Permanent Fund

Accession Number

1992.11.1

About the Artist

Caspar David Friedrich · 1774–1840

Leading artist of the German Romantic movement. He was particularly known for his symbolic and atmospheric treatment of landscape.