The Dream of Erwin von SteinbachMoritz von Schwind · 1822

  • Art movementGerman Romanticism
  • Creation date1822
  • Dimensions300.0 x 220.0 cm
  • MuseumStaatliche Graphische Sammlung

Moritz von Schwind (1804 – 1871)

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Staatliche Graphische Sammlung (Munich, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach
  • Artist: Moritz von Schwind
  • Year: 1822
  • Original dimensions: 300.0 x 220.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Staatliche Graphische Sammlung
  • Movement: German Romanticism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: classical composition, gothic detail

Questions & Answers

Is "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Where in Moritz von Schwind's career does "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" fall, given its date?

The 1822 date places "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" in the Mature Period of Moritz von Schwind's development.

What is the creation date of "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind?

The creation of "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind is dated 1822.

How harmonious are the colors of "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind?

The colors of "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind show a softly mixed palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

Which artist is "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" attributed to?

The artist behind "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" is Moritz von Schwind. The work is catalogued under Moritz von Schwind's name.

Toward which tone does "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" lean?

The dominant hue of "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" by Moritz von Schwind is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

At what age did Moritz von Schwind make "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach"?

Moritz von Schwind was 18 years old when creating "The Dream of Erwin von Steinbach" in 1822. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1804.

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