The Amber SeekerKarl Lorenz Rettich · 1894

  • Art movementImpressionism
  • Creation date1894
  • MuseumKunstmuseum Ahrenshoop
Karl Lorenz Rettich only came to Ahrenshoop in a mature phase of his life. His relationship with the Baltic Sea had always been a close one, for he was born into an old-established Mecklenburg landowning family from a place near the Baltic coast near Lübeck. In 1860 he began studying law in Munich, but the following year he was already an art student under Adolf Lier, who had also encouraged Carl Malchin and supported him in his initial artistic endeavours. Since this first time in Munich, Malchin belonged to Rettich

Karl Lorenz Rettich (1841 – 1904)

Karl Lorenz Rettich (1841-1904) was a German landscape artist renowned for his Baltic Sea scenes, seascapes & atmospheric depictions of nature. Explore his beautiful paintings and discover the legacy of this influential 19th-century artist.

Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop (Ahrweiler, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Amber Seeker
  • Artist: Karl Lorenz Rettich
  • Year: 1894
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop
  • Movement: Impressionism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: coastal scene artwork, baltic sea painting, muted blue painting
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

In what year was "The Amber Seeker" by Karl Lorenz Rettich created?

"The Amber Seeker" dates from 1894. The date places the work within Karl Lorenz Rettich's career and its era.

Are the colors of "The Amber Seeker" by Karl Lorenz Rettich saturated or muted?

The colors of "The Amber Seeker" by Karl Lorenz Rettich have a balanced soft saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

How old was Karl Lorenz Rettich when creating "The Amber Seeker" in 1894?

Karl Lorenz Rettich made "The Amber Seeker" at the age of 53. The artist was born in 1841 and the work is dated 1894.

Is "The Amber Seeker" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Karl Lorenz Rettich was born in Germany, and the original "The Amber Seeker" is held in a museum in Germany.

What is the dominant color of "The Amber Seeker" by Karl Lorenz Rettich?

espresso (#443b2c) is the leading color of "The Amber Seeker" by Karl Lorenz Rettich.

Which artist is "The Amber Seeker" attributed to?

"The Amber Seeker" is attributed to Karl Lorenz Rettich.

How does "The Amber Seeker" balance light and dark?

The recorded values for "The Amber Seeker" by Karl Lorenz Rettich are: balanced brightness, soft shadow luminance.

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