Philipp Otto Runge
1777–1810 · German · 18 artworks
RomanticismSymbolic color theoryAllegorical compositionsLinear precisionEmphasis on spiritual themesPortraiture with psychological depth
artist bio
Philipp Otto Runge was a German Romantic painter and draughtsman. He is known for his innovative approach to color theory and his allegorical series 'The Times of Day,' which sought to express the unity of nature and spirit.
what you'll learn
Studying Runge's work allows students to explore early Romantic ideals, symbolism, and the use of color to convey emotion and spiritual meaning. Students can also learn about the challenges of creating large-scale allegorical works.
related: Caspar David Friedrich, William Blake
18 artworks
Brustbild Eines Jungen Mannes
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Self-portrait
1803
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Peter Walks on Water
1806
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Portrait of Pauline in Green Dress
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The Artist's Parents
1806
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Brustbild Eines Jungen Mannes Vor Einer Abendlandschaft
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Pauline Runge, the Artist's Wife
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Portrait of Otto Sigismund
1805
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The Hulsenbeck Children
1806
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The Morning
1808
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Ruhe Auf Der Flucht
1800
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Der Maler Und Schriftsteller Friedrich August Von Klinkowström
1808
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Portrait of Wilhelmina Sophia Helwig
1807
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Portrait of the Artist's Parents
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Wir drei
1805
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Pauline Runge with her two-year-old-son
1807
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Le Petit Perthes
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Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1805
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