What you are looking at
A man in a dark green coat stands on a rocky peak with his back to us, looking out over a sea of fog with mountain tops rising from it.
Why it is famous
Friedrich often painted figures from behind, so we see the view through their eyes. This one became the image of Romanticism itself: a lone person facing the vastness of nature.
How big is Wanderer above the Sea of Fog?
Wanderer above the Sea of Fog measures 67 × 74.8 cm (26.4 × 29.4 in), without its frame. It is roughly the same size as the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted Wanderer above the Sea of Fog?
Caspar David Friedrich painted Wanderer above the Sea of Fog in c. 1818.
Where is Wanderer above the Sea of Fog?
Wanderer above the Sea of Fog is in the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany.
How big is Wanderer above the Sea of Fog?
67 × 74.8 cm (26.4 × 29.4 in). It is roughly the same size as the Mona Lisa.
What is Wanderer above the Sea of Fog made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: Wikidata Q311243; Wikipedia, "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.