How much do you apprciate the romantic?

Question

(Hans Gude 1847)

Period that is....and it's artists.  I'm in awe of them.  Do you have one that moves you?  Post it.

Answer 1

A lot of the art of the romantic period is unjustly classified as "chocolate-boxy". Perhaps those critics are too sophisticated to enjoy simple beauty. Personally, I love the stuff

Perhaps this one isn't typical of romantic art but the power of the thing has always grabbed me.

Answer 2

Answer 3

I really like this one

Answer 4

I love Gude (and Tidemand) Here is The Bridal Procession in Hardanger

Answer 5

I like this one as well.  How on earth do they develop that kind of talent.  There are still so many illustrations to fill this thread up with.

Answer 6

This thread could be filled all the way up :-)