Overview
- The exhibition, titled 'Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature,' runs from February 3 to May 11 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
- It features more than 75 pieces spanning 40 years of Friedrich's career, including iconic works like 'Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog' and 'Monk by the Sea.'
- The exhibition aims to highlight Friedrich's exploration of the spiritual and emotional connection between individuals and nature.
- Key themes such as the Romantic concept of 'Fernweh' (longing for distant places) and Friedrich's use of 'Rückenfigur' (figures with their backs to the viewer) are central to the display.
- The show marks a significant effort to introduce Friedrich, a cornerstone of German art history, to a wider American audience, where he is relatively lesser-known.