Houses on the slope c. 1799

Caspar David Friedrich created this drawing, titled "Houses on the slope", during a period when Europe was undergoing immense social and political change. Friedrich, working in the Romantic era, was deeply moved by the power of nature and its relation to human emotion. "Houses on the Slope" offers insight into the period’s shifting cultural values. The drawing shows the homes of ordinary people, clinging to the hillside. The houses on the slope might suggest something about the relationship between the built environment and the natural world. Friedrich’s images often evoke a sense of longing and reflection, mirroring the search for identity and meaning amidst societal transformation. This drawing subtly explores the connection between people, their environment, and their inner lives. What feelings arise for you as you look at this drawing?