Woman at a Window by Caspar David Friedrich is a masterful example of early 19th-century German Romanticism. The painting captures a moment of stillness as a woman stands quietly before an open window, gazing toward the distant masts of ships in the harbor. Friedrich’s style emphasizes solitude, introspection, and the emotional power of the landscape, even when viewed from within. The soft lighting and geometric framing of the window create a calm, meditative atmosphere. Friedrich often used figures with their backs turned to invite viewers into their perspective, a signature element of his deeply reflective compositions.