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Ship in the Polar Sea, 12th December 1798 (oil on canvas)
XKH141350 Ship in the Polar Sea, 12th December 1798 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 29.6x21.9 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright
Media ID 12724113
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Arctic Floe Frozen Listing North Pole Romanticist Sinking
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This oil on canvas painting, titled "Ship in the Polar Sea, 12th December 1798" by Caspar David Friedrich, takes us back to a moment of daring exploration and dramatic beauty. The artwork measures 29.6x21.9 cm and is housed in the prestigious Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany. In this scene, we witness a ship battling against the harsh conditions of the frozen Arctic waters. Surrounded by towering ice floes and engulfed in an ethereal light, the vessel appears small and vulnerable amidst nature's grandeur. The artist skillfully captures the sense of isolation and danger that characterized early polar expeditions. The romanticist style employed by Friedrich adds an emotional depth to this composition. The sinking ship seems to symbolize humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure despite facing overwhelming odds. It evokes feelings of awe for both nature's power and man's indomitable spirit. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to a time when explorers braved uncharted territories with unwavering determination. This artwork serves as a reminder of our innate curiosity about the world around us—an enduring desire that continues to drive scientific discovery even today.
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