Friedrich Collection

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog
The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by FRIEDRICH, Caspar David (1744-1840). Romanticism. Oil on canvas

RIVERA, Diego. Man, Controller of
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Man, Controller of the Universe. 1934. Right detail. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Fine Arts Palace

Friedrich Nietzsche
FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE German philosopher

Hegel & Napoleon
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher depicted on the occasion of his encounter with the emperor Napoleon at Jena, 1806

Friedrich Engels & Marx
FRIEDRICH ENGELS German political theorist working on Das Kapital with Marx Date: 1820 - 1895

Barbarossa-Era Italy Map
A map of Italy in the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Friedrich I, known as Barbarossa

Two Men Contemplating the Moon, ca. 1825-30. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich
Two Men Contemplating the Moon, ca. 1825-30

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Friedrich Nietzsche
FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE German philosopher and poet

Spelt, buckwheat and rice
Cereals and grains: spelt or dinkled wheat, Triticum spelta 1, buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum 2, and rice, Oryza sativa 3

Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich (1770-1831). German idealist philosopher. Portrait of Hegel after a drawing by G. Hensel. Engraving

MARX, Karl (1818-1883); ENGELS, Friedrich (1820-1895). German philosopher, politician, economist and revolutionary.; German socialist

GAUSS, Karl Friedrich (1777-1855). German mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Portrait of Carl Friederich Gauss. Engraving

Handel as a Child
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL Young Georg Friedrich is found by his parents at the keyboard in the middle of the night... Date: 1685 - 1759

Hegel / Schlesinger
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher

General von Scharnhorst 1755-1813, 1934. Gerhard Johann David Waitz von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), was a Hanoverian-born general in Prussian service from 1801

Winter - Night - Old Age and Death (from the times of day and ages of man cycle), 1803. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The wailing women, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene, Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary, Melchior Breitsamter as St John: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Prussian Royal Family, 1875
Crown Prince Frederick (Fritz) of Prussia, later Emperor Friedrich III, and his wife the Crown Princess, formerly Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain with five of their children; Charlotte

Vicky, Crown Princess of Prussia 1860
Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Crown Princess of Prussia, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901), eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, taken in 1860

Friedrich Von Hayek
FRIEDRICH VON HAYEK Austrian economist Margaret Thatcher places a laurel wreath on his head

Brazilian horned frog, Ceratophrys aurita, male and female (Ceratophrys varia). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Wilhelm I of Germany, King of Prussia, 1861
Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig(1797 - 1888), King of Prussia (1861-1888) and German Emperor (1871-1888), as depicted in 1861 when crowned King of Prussia. Date: 1861

ALEXANDER von HUMBOLDT (1769-1859). German naturalist. Mezzotint, 1859, by John Sartain

Hercules honoured by the Hesperides.. Engraving by Johann Friedrich Greuter, from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Frontispiece. Date: 1646

Friedrich Engels / Photo
FRIEDRICH ENGELS German political theorist, depicted during his stay in England

Augustus II King Poland
AUGUST II, king of Poland He was also Elector of Saxony as Friedrich August I, but this did not save him from being deposed

Barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma cuvieri. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Organ pipe coral, Tubipora chamissonis. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Hydrangea, Hydrangea hortensia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

Crab varieties
Purple land crab, Gecarcinus ruricola 1, hermit crab, Paguristes eremita 2, sea hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus 3, and sand crab, Cancer arenarius 4

Fools parsley, hemlock and northern water hemlock
Fools parsley, Aethusa cynapium 1, hemlock, Conium maculatum 2, and northern water hemlock, Cicuta virosa 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Cereal grains
Wheat, Triticum aestivum 1, rye, Secale cereale 2, barley, Hordeum distichon 3, and oats, Avena sativa 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Doorway in Meissen, 1827. Artist: Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840)
Doorway in Meissen, 1827. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London, 1819. Artist: Friedrich Accum
Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London. l: Retort. 2: Purifier. 3: Tar cistern. 4: Gas meter. From Frederick Accum Coal Gas, London, 1819. Aquatint

Moon Rise Over the Sea. Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) German Romantic painter Staatlitch Museum, Berlin

SCHLESINGER, Jacob (1792-1855). Portrait of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Oil on canvas

Bonn, Germany - The Electoral Palace, now the University - featuring inset embossed profile portraits of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941)

Johann von Schiller, German poet
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759- 1805), German poet and playwright. While Schiller studied medicine he read Rousseau and Goethe

Friedrich Ii / Schulz
FRIEDRICH II der Grosse (the Great) King of Prussia A petitioner hands him a letter

Friedrich Wilh. Marpurg
FRIEDRICH WILHELM MARPURG German musician

Play / Wallenstein / 1800
Act 3, scene 15 from the trilogy written by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

Max Muller (Anon Photo)
FRIEDRICH MAX MULLER German-born orientalist in Britain

SCHILLER (1759 - 1805)
FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER Statue of the German writer, poet and historian, in his hometown Marbach (Southern Germany)

Friedrich V & Elisabetha
FRIEDRICH V von der Pfalz Winterkoenig of Bohemia, Elector Palatine also known as Frederick V and Queen Elisabeth of Bohemia, born Elizabeth Stuart

Schiller (Postcard
JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH German writer Date: 1759 - 1805

Friedrich Ii / Ramberg
FRIEDRICH II THE GREAT King of Prussia from 1740-86

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"Friedrich: Exploring the Depths of Art, Philosophy, and History" Step into the world of Friedrich, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and intellectual depth. From his iconic masterpiece "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" to his profound influence on philosophy, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. Influenced by Hegel's dialectical thinking and captivated by Napoleon's grandeur, Friedrich's art embodies a unique blend of romanticism and introspection. His works evoke a sense of awe and contemplation, inviting viewers to delve into their own thoughts as they gaze upon nature's sublime beauty. Friedrich's impact extended beyond canvas; he inspired great minds like Nietzsche who sought solace in his paintings during moments of existential crisis. Engels and Marx found inspiration in Friedrich’s portrayal of human struggle against oppressive systems – themes that would shape their revolutionary ideologies. Delving further into history, we uncover Barbarossa-era Italy through Friedrich’s eyes. With meticulous detail, he maps out the rich tapestry of this ancient land where empires rose and fell amidst breathtaking landscapes. But Friedrich was not limited to portraying earthly scenes alone; "Two Men Contemplating the Moon" transports us to celestial realms where dreams intertwine with reality. Caspar David Friedrich captures a moment frozen in time - two figures lost in cosmic wonderment under moonlit skies. Beyond art lies politics - Rivera’s mural “Man Controller Of” echoes Friedrich’s exploration into power dynamics. Both artists question humanity's role as master or servant within societal structures while challenging established norms. Digging deeper still reveals connections between royalty - The Hesse-Cassel family intersects with Greek royals through shared bloodlines entwined across generations. These familial ties shaped destinies while influencing political landscapes throughout Europe. Turning towards sustenance, we encounter spelt, buckwheat, and rice – staples that nourished Friedrich's body and mind.