The Poor Poet

The Poor Poet
ArtistCarl Spitzweg
Year1839
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions36.2 cm × 44.6 cm (14.3 in × 17.6 in)
LocationNeue Pinakothek, Munich

The Poor Poet (German: Der arme Poet) is the best known and most popular painting by German painter Carl Spitzweg. It was executed in 1839 and had three versions.[1]

  1. ^ "'The Poor Poet' by Carl Spitzweg". Joy of Museums Virtual Tours.