Romantic landscape painting

Romantic landscape painting is an art style from the late 18th to mid-19th century that emphasizes emotion, imagination, and the awe of nature. Artists sought to express feelings through dramatic, often sublime scenes featuring vast skies, rugged terrains, and powerful natural forces. These works contrast with earlier, more precise and idealized landscapes by capturing nature's unpredictability and grandeur to evoke wonder, reflection, or even melancholy. Romantic landscapes inspire viewers to connect deeply with the natural world and consider its beauty, power, and sometimes its danger.