Europe: 19th century

Romanticism

In Romanticism, humanity confronted its fears and proclivity for violence.

c. 1800 - 1848

Beginner's guide

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Romanticism by country

France

France

Spain

Spain

England

England

Germany

Germany

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Artists across Europe made human emotion and experience their subject.

Romanticism in France

Romanticism in France

John Constable, <em>The Hay Wain</em>

John Constable, The Hay Wain

J.M.W. Turner at Tate Britain

J.M.W. Turner at Tate Britain

William Blake, <em>The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins</em>

William Blake, The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

J. M. W. Turner, <em>The Harbor of Dieppe</em>

J. M. W. Turner, The Harbor of Dieppe

John Constable, <em>View on the Stour near Dedham</em>

John Constable, View on the Stour near Dedham

J. M. W. Turner, <em>Slave Ship</em>

J. M. W. Turner, Slave Ship

Henry Fuseli, <em>Titania and Bottom</em>

Henry Fuseli, Titania and Bottom

Caspar David Friedrich, <em>Solitary Tree</em> (or <em>Lone Tree</em>)

Caspar David Friedrich, Solitary Tree (or Lone Tree)

Caspar David Friedrich, <em>Woman at a Window</em>

Caspar David Friedrich, Woman at a Window

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, <em>Napoleon on His Imperial Throne</em>

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Napoleon on His Imperial Throne

Caspar David Friedrich, <em>Abbey in the Oak Forest</em>

Caspar David Friedrich, Abbey in the Oak Forest

Selected Contributors

Dr. Claire Black McCoy

Michael John Partington

Dr. Noelle Paulson

Dr. Joyce C. Polistena

Sarah C. Schaefer

Christine Zappella

Dr. Bryan Zygmont