Oswald Achenbach
1827–1905 · German · 30 artworks
Romanticismatmospheric perspectivedramatic lightingvibrant color palettesidealized landscapesdetailed foreground figures
artist bio
Oswald Achenbach was a German painter associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. He is known for his landscapes, particularly his depictions of Italy, capturing the romantic beauty of the Italian countryside and its vibrant culture.
what you'll learn
Studying Achenbach's work allows students to understand Romantic landscape painting, focusing on idealized scenes, dramatic lighting, and the use of color to evoke emotion. Students can learn about composition, atmospheric perspective, and the portrayal of light and shadow.
related: Caspar David Friedrich, Albert Bierstadt
30 artworks
In the Park of the Villa Borghese
1886
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Festival in Naples
1875
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Procession at the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome
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View of Naples by Sunset
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Osteria near Naples
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Retreating Storm On The Italian Coast
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On the beach of Naples
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View from a Bay near Naples
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Klostergarten
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In the Park of Villa Torlonia
1880
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On the way to the market
1879
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View of the Tiber with a view of the Castel Sant'Angelo
1882
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Pilgrims on the Via Cassia, Rome
1883
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The Bay Of Naples And Vesuvius In The Background
1874
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Marktplatz Amalfi
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Bay Of Naples With A View Of Mount Vesuvius
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Chiaia beach at sunset
1878
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La Côte D'amalfi
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The Bay of Naples
1877
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View of Capri
1884
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Monastery garden
1857
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The Bay of Naples, Vesuvius beyond
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Vico Equense on the Sorrentine coast with the Cattedrale dell'Annunziata
1903
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Wasserfälle bei Tivoli
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Feuerwerk vor Neapel
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Italian Landscape
1894
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Via Cassia Near Rome With A View Of The Vatican
1878
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View from Sorrento to Capri
1884
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Sunset Over The Bay Of Naples
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In the Park by the Fountain of Villa Torlonia in Frascati, near Rome
1881
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