Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 28 værker af Philipp Otto Runge i vores katalog
In short
If you know one Philipp Otto Runge painting, it's probably De Hülsenbeck børn (1805), which hangs in the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamborg. The Great Morning (detail) (1809) and The Artist's Parents (1806) round out the three pieces people recognise right away. Our catalogue has 28 works by Philipp Otto Runge. Below are the 28 people know best, each with its year, where to find it and what makes it special.
Dette udsøgte maleri indfanger med mesterlig hånd et ømt øjeblik af barndommens uskyld og familiære bånd. Med fokus på tre børn, der er opslugt af legende samspil i idylliske landlige omgivelser, vækker værket en følelse af varme, glæde og livets enkle glæder i familien. Børnenes udtryksfulde ansigter og naturlige positurer inviterer beskueren ind i deres private verden og fejrer barndommens renhed og vitalitet.
In the quiet transition between night and day, Philipp Otto Runge’s “The Great Morning” captures a moment that transcends mere landscape painting, offering instead a profound visual meditation on the dawn of existence. Completed between 1809 and 1810, this masterpiece stands as a cornerstone of German Romanticism, moving far beyond the simple depiction of a sunrise to explore the very essence of the divine. The scene unfolds with a breathtaking…
Philipp Otto Runge's “The Artist’s Parents,” painted in 1806, is not merely a portrait; it’s a profound meditation on time, mortality, and the enduring bonds of family. Created during a pivotal period of German Romanticism, this oil-on-canvas work transcends the conventions of traditional familial representation, offering instead a glimpse into the artist's own deeply felt emotions and philosophical inquiries. Runge, grappling with illness and a burgeoning interest in the mystical…
The artwork titled Portrait of a Young Man is a painting by the artist Philipp Otto Runge. This specific work is categorized within the genre of portraiture. It is an oil on canvas piece that captures the likeness of a male subject.
Philipp Otto Runge's "Study to the Morning," completed in 1809, stands as a cornerstone of German Romantic painting—a testament to an artist grappling with profound philosophical and spiritual currents. More than just a depiction of sunrise, it embodies the burgeoning fascination with mythology and the yearning for transcendence that characterized the era.
Philipp Otto Runge’s “Lily of Light and Morning Star,” painted in 1808, is not merely a depiction of angels; it's a profound meditation on spiritual aspiration, nascent hope, and the delicate balance between earthly existence and divine grace. Created during a pivotal period of German Romanticism, this work transcends simple religious iconography, offering instead a richly layered symbolic landscape that invites contemplation long after initial observation.
The artwork titled Self-portrait in a blue skirt is a painting created in 1805. This work is a self-portrait executed by the artist Philipp Otto Runge. The subject depicted in the composition is the artist himself, Philipp Otto Runge.
Tidens Gang: Dag1805 · Kupferstich-Kabinet
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Portrait of Pauline in green dress1805 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Pauline Runge, the Artist's Wife1810 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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The Lesson of the Nightingale1804 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Times of Day: Evening1805 · Kupferstich-Kabinet
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The Artist's Wife and Son1807 · Nationalgalerie
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Child with Vetch Blossom
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Portrait of a Young Man before an Evening Landscape
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The Great Morning1809 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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The Great Morning (detail)1809 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Colour Spheres1809 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Farbenkugel (Color sphere) (detail)1810 · Getty Research Institute
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Genii on a Lily1809 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
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We Three1805 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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The Small Morning1809 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Peter on the sea1806 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
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The little Perthes1805
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Rest on the Flight to Egypt1805 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Philipp Otto Runge | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hamburger Kunsthalle |
Hamborg | 15 | De Hülsenbeck børn, The Great Morning (detail), The Artist's Parents |
 Wallraf-Richartz-Museum |
Köln | 2 | Lily of Light and Morning Star, Genii on a Lily |
 Kupferstich-Kabinet |
Dresden | 2 | Tidens Gang: Dag, Times of Day: Evening |
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
København | 1 | Portrait of a Young Man |
 Staatliche Museen zu Berlin |
Berlin | 1 | Study to the Morning |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
München | 1 | Rest on the flight into Egypt |
 Nationalgalerie |
Berlin | 1 | The Artist's Wife and Son |
 Getty Research Institute |
Los Angeles | 1 | Farbenkugel (Color sphere) (detail) |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
Dette udsøgte maleri indfanger med mesterlig hånd et ømt øjeblik af barndommens uskyld og familiære bånd. Med fokus på tre børn, der er opslugt af legende samspil i idylliske landlige omgivelser, vækker værket en følelse af varme, glæde og livets enkle glæder i familien. Børnenes udtryksfulde ansigter og naturlige positurer inviterer beskueren ind i deres private verden og fejrer barndommens renhed og vitalitet.
This portrait painting is titled Pauline Runge, the Artist's Wife. The subject of the work is Pauline Runge. It was created by the artist Philipp Otto Runge in 1810. The painting is an oil on canvas work that depicts the subject in a bust portrait format.
Top of the list is De Hülsenbeck børn (1805), Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamborg. Right behind it: The Great Morning (detail) (1809) and The Artist's Parents (1806).
28 years old. Philipp Otto Runge was born in 1777, and De Hülsenbeck børn dates from 1805.
De Hülsenbeck børn, The Great Morning (detail), The Artist's Parents, Portrait of a Young Man, Study to the Morning, Lily of Light and Morning Star, Self-portrait in a blue skirt, Self-portrait, Rest on the flight into Egypt og The painter and writer Friedrich August von Klinkowström. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 28 works by Philipp Otto Runge in our catalogue, dated 1799 to 1810.
You'll find most of them in Hamburger Kunsthalle (Hamborg), Wallraf-Richartz-Museum (Köln) og Kupferstich-Kabinet (Dresden). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1800s, more than any other time: 23 of the 28 pieces on this page date from then, De Hülsenbeck børn among them.
The earliest piece here is Rest on the flight into Egypt (1799); the most recent is Pauline Runge, the Artist's Wife (1810).
Landscape (10), Childhood (4) og Portrait (4), out of the 28 pieces on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 9 of the 28 pieces on this page.
German romanticism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
You can see 15 of the pieces on this page at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamborg, including De Hülsenbeck børn, The Great Morning (detail) og The Artist's Parents.
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
