Park with a Fountain in the Moonlight | Carl Gustav Carus | 1851 19th Century He painted watercolors out-of-doors

He painted watercolors out-of-doors

The waters surrounding the island are calm

surrounded by a swirling vision of spirits

combining traditional Christian iconography with his own visionary and often enigmatic symbolism

A ship is caught in the storm

Park with a Fountain in the Moonlight | Carl Gustav Carus | 1851 19th Century He painted watercolors out-of-doors"Park with a Fountain in the Moonlight" is an oil painting by German painter Carl Gustav Carus, created in the early 19th century. The painting depicts a nighttime scene in a park, with the focal point being a large fountain illuminated by the moonlight. The water from the fountain creates a shimmering effect, adding to the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the scene. The surrounding trees and bushes are depicted in dark silhouette, while the clouds