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A man in dark coat stands on a rocky precipice, his back to the viewer, contemplating a sublime landscape of mist-shrouded mountains.
Significance
Iconic image of Romantic philosophy, embodying the individual confronting nature's vastness and mystery. The Rückenfigur (figure seen from behind) draws viewers into contemplative identification.
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
94.8 cm × 74.8 cm
Location
Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany