Caspar David Friedrich’s First Major U.S. Exhibition Opens at The Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases over 75 works by the German Romantic artist, introducing his legacy to an American audience.

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.