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Carl Rottmann Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Carl Rottmann our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Carl Rottmann · 1797 – 1850

Marathon by Carl Rottmann

1848 · Neue Pinakothek, Munich · original 157 x 200 cm

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Cefalu, 1830, Carl Rottmann

1830 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne · original 63 x 79 cm

Magnificent oil painting 'Cefalu' by Rottmann (1830). Romantic landscape showcasing Sicilian beauty & architectural detail. Hand-painted reproductions available.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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River Landscape with Castle Ruins by Carl Rottmann

1820 · original 25 x 36 cm

Muted green and gray tones define these stone ruins as a winding river flows through a hazy, atmospheric landscape under a soft light.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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View of the Eibsee by Carl Rottmann, 1825

1825 · Neue Pinakothek, Munich · original 76 x 100 cm

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Art Movement: Romantic Landscape Painting

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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The Cemetery at Pronoia near Nauplia (1841)

1841 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 25 x 31 cm

Explore 'The Cemetery at Pronoia' by Rottmann – a dramatic Bavarian landscape depicting a stormy mountain scene with an airplane, capturing the Romantic era’s fascination with nature and modernity.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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The Battlefield at Marathon by Carl Rottmann, 1849

1849 · Nationalgalerie, Berlin · original 91 x 91 cm

Explore Rottmann’s "The Battlefield at Marathon," a dramatic Romantic landscape painting depicting a turbulent seascape & nature's power. Discover 1849 masterpiece!

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Carl Rottmann, View of Monte Serone from Civitella (1829)

1829 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe

Discover 'View of Monte Serone,' a 1829 watercolor by Carl Rottmann. Romantic landscape showcasing Bavarian mountains & dramatic skies. A sublime piece of German art.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Corinth with Akrocorinth

1847 · Neue Pinakothek, Munich · original 162 x 206 cm

Explore Carl Rottmann's monumental landscape painting 'Corinth with Akrocorinth,' capturing Bavarian grandeur and mythological inspiration—a cornerstone of Romantic art.

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Art Movement: Romantic Landscape Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Ruin of a Chapel near a River with Rising Moon – Carl Rottmann

1820 · original 36.0 x 44.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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River Landscape with Church Ruin

1826 · Lenbachhaus, Munich · original 33.5 x 45.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Deer Hunt at Hintersee near Berchtesgaden by Carl Rottmann, 1823

1823 · Lenbachhaus, Munich · original 40.5 x 57.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Mountain Landscape with Fleeing Stag – Carl Rottmann

1823 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 60.2 x 72.4cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Taormina mit dem Ätna – Carl Rottmann

1829 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 48.0 x 72.9cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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landscape with horse frightened by lightening, 1823, Carl Rottmann

1823 · original 80.5 x 112.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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landscape river-valley in the mountains, Carl Rottmann

1823 · original 34.5 x 53.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Italian landscape with ruins and travellers by Carl Rottmann

1831 · original 39.0 x 47.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Sicyon with Parnass by Carl Rottmann, 1839

1839 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 161.7 x 205.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Sicyon with Corinth (1838)

1838 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 159.3 x 203.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Sicyon with Corinth, 1836, Carl Rottmann

1836 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 85.3 x 102.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Corfu, Carl Rottmann

1835 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 25.2 x 30.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Kopaissee, Carl Rottmann

1839 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 161.7 x 205.7cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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The Lion Gate of Mykene, Carl Rottmann

1839 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 161.7 x 205.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Olympia (1837) by Carl Rottmann

1837 · original 51.0 x 62.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Landscape by Carl Rottmann, 1835

1835 · original 23 x 27 cm

Discover Carl Rottmann’s serene ‘Landscape’ (1835). An atmospheric Impressionistic oil painting of a twilight scene – perfect for art lovers & collectors.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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Poros (1845)

1845 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 161.5 x 205.2cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 69 artworks by Carl Rottmann
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The artist

Carl Rottmann

1797 – 1850

Quick facts

Movementsromanticism
Museums on APSGermanisches Nationalmuseum, Neue Pinakothek, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nationalgalerie
Copyright statusPublic domain
Room fitliving room
Top 3 worksMarathon, Cefalu, River Landscape with Castle Ruins
NationalityGermany
Best occasionsaccent
Mediumsoil on canvas, acrylic on canvas

Biography

The Visionary Landscapes of Carl Rottmann

Born in the tranquil setting of Handschuhsheim, Germany, in 1797, Carl Anton Joseph Rottmann emerged as a profound voice within the movement of German Romanticism. His life and artistry were deeply intertwined with the shifting landscapes of 19th-century Europe, reflecting a period where the sublime beauty of nature met the burgeoning spirit of national identity. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on the intimate or the domestic, Rottmann possessed an expansive vision, seeking to capture the monumental scale of the world through sweeping vistas and mythic atmospheres. His journey was one of constant movement, traveling through the rugged terrains of Greece, Italy, and the Bavarian Alps, each location leaving an indelible mark on his palette and his perception of the divine within the natural world.

The development of Rottmann’s style was a masterful evolution from classical precision to a more emotive, atmospheric approach. Influenced by the grand traditions of landscape painting, he moved beyond mere topographical accuracy to embrace the sublime—that specific Romantic quality of awe and terror inspired by the vastness of nature. His technique involved a sophisticated understanding of light and shadow, using them not just to define form, and shape, but to evoke a sense of historical weight and mythic presence. In his hands, a mountain range was never just stone and ice; it was a silent witness to antiquity, a stage for the legends of old. This ability to infuse physical geography with spiritual and historical narrative became the hallmark of his mature period.

A Legacy of Light and Myth

Rottmann’s achievements are most notably seen in his ability to bridge the gap between the tangible world and the realm of imagination. His works often serve as windows into a lost era, where the ruins of ancient civilizations seem to breathe under the soft glow of a Mediterranean sun or the misty shroud of a northern forest. Through his meticulous attention to the interplay of light upon textures—the roughness of weathered stone, the translucency of water, and the softness of clouds—he achieved a level of luminosity that captivated the art world of his time.

The historical significance of his oeuvre lies in its role as a cornerstone of Romantic landscape art. His contributions can be summarized through several key artistic pillars:

The Synthesis of History and Nature: He pioneered a method of painting where the landscape itself acts as a vessel for historical memory, blending archaeological interest with poetic expression.
Mastery of Atmospheric Perspective: His use of color temperature and clarity to create depth allowed viewers to feel immersed in the vastness of his depicted scenes.
Cultural Documentation: Through his travels, he provided a visual record of the European landscapes that were central to the Romantic identity, particularly the Greek and Bavarian vistas.

Ultimately, the work of Carl Rottmann remains a testament to the power of the gaze to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. He did not merely paint what he saw; he painted what he felt in the presence of greatness. His legacy continues to resonate with those who find beauty in the monumental and meaning in the silent, enduring features of our earth, ensuring his place as a vital figure in the tapestry of 19th-century European art.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Carl Rottmann's works by movement?

The All Movements page groups Carl Rottmann's artworks by art movement.

Is there a chronological account of Carl Rottmann?

The Chronicle of Carl Rottmann is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

Can I explore Carl Rottmann's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas page maps Carl Rottmann's artworks by subject.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 27, 2026

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