
1832–1932 · German-American · 30 artworks
artist bio
Hermann Ottomar Herzog was a German-American landscape painter known for his Romantic depictions of scenes across Europe and the Americas. His detailed and atmospheric paintings capture the grandeur of nature and reflect the Romantic era's fascination with the sublime.
what you'll learn
Studying Herzog's work allows students to understand Romantic landscape painting techniques, including composition, atmospheric perspective, and the portrayal of light and shadow to evoke emotion. Students can also learn about the importance of travel and observation in art.
related: Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole

Mill on a Torrent
1871

Near Staffords Island, Gulf Coast

Voringfoss

Daybreak on a Snowy Morning

River View with a Mill

Küstenlandschaft Mit Fischern

Water Mill

Old Mill

Reddingsactie in Oostende
1878

Storm in the Mountains

Fishing Scenes

Raging River

Sunset

Delaware Trout Fishing

Fisherman's Bay, South Farallon Island

A Mountain Stream

Venetian Canal

Florida Sunset

The Old Water Mill

Winter Evening in Holland

Sunset on the Coast of Maine near Port Clyde

El Capitan, Yosemite (Sentinel Rock)
1876

Moonlight in Holland

Maine Coast near Bar Harbor

In the Mountains

Riverbank Hideaway
1857

A Walk Along a Path at Sunset

Between the Sierras and the Coast Range, California

Vierwaldstättersee Mit Blick Auf Die Tellkapelle

An Alpine Village