Gerhard von Kügelgen

Gerhard von Kügelgen was a German artist born in Bacharach in 1772. He is known for his drawings, which are often characterized by their delicate linework and attention to detail. The drawings shown here showcase Kügelgen's talent for capturing the human form and his ability to evoke emotion through his work. Both drawings depict a winged figure, one with snakes, the other with flowers, hinting at his use of symbolic imagery to explore themes of nature, mythology, and perhaps even human nature. His work is often seen as a bridge between the Neoclassical and Romantic periods, showcasing the shift in artistic styles that took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.