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Carl Gustav Carus : Faust in His Study

(1789–1869)

Carl Carus was a great admirer of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), who in turn highly appreciated both Carus's theoretical writings and also his paintings.

Present work depicts Faust, main character of Goethe's famous tragic play, sitting in his study at night in contemplation.

Park with a fountain in the moonlight, 1851. Black charcoal on green paper. — Carl Gustav Carus (German, 1789-1869)