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German Romantic, 1798-1840
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
The Interior of the Palm House on the Pfaueninsel Near Potsdam
1834(1834)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 135 x 126 cm (53.1 x 49.6 in)
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