German Romantic, 1798-1840 sometimes given as Karl Blechen, was a German painter, specializing in fantastic landscapes, sometimes with demons and grotesque figures. Born in Cottbus, he drew the attention of prominent architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who cast him as a decorative painter. Blechen however aimed for higher work and began producing landscape paintings. In 1827 he went to Italy  Related Paintings of Karl Blechen :. | The Woods near Spandau | In the Palm House in Potsdam | Gorge at Amalfi | Building the Devil-s Bridge | The Gardens of the Villa d'Este (mk09) |
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