Figure Studies
The Return of the Count of Gleichen
Moritz von Schwind
This dramatic 19th-century scene by Moritz von Schwind captures the emotional homecoming of the Count of Gleichen in a lush, romanticized landscape.
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Lenore: The Return of the Army
Ary Scheffer
1829 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant 19th-century Romantic masterpiece depicting the emotional aftermath and reunions of a returning army.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Olive green, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1829 by Ary Scheffer, this work illustrates a scene from the poem 'Lenore'. It masterfully captures the complex emotions of a returning army, contrasting the joy of reunion with the despair of those whose loved ones did not return. The painting is a hallmark of the Romantic era, featuring luminous lighting and dramatic, expressive brushwork.
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