View of Dresden by Moonlight
Johan Christian Dahl · 1839
Why it's great
The city of Dresden shines in the silver light of the moon, with its domes and towers by the river. Johan Christian Dahl lived in Dresden for most of his life. He painted the moonlight with great beauty. It's a magical night view of an old city.
Where to see it
📍 Galerie Neue MeisterDresden, Germany
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Johan Christian Dahl was born in Bergen, Norway, and became known as the father of Norwegian landscape painting. He lived most of his life in Dresden, Germany, where he was a friend of Caspar David Friedrich. He painted clouds, mountains and fjords with great realism. He died in Dresden in 1857.
