The Poor Poet
A hauntingly beautiful depiction of a solitary man surrounded by books and his cat, this 19th-century Biedermeier masterpiece by Carl Spitzweg invites you to explore the evocative charm of The Poor Poet.
Carl Spitzweg
Discover Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885), a leading German Romanticist painter of the Biedermeier era. Explore his charming genre scenes, humorous depictions of everyday life & iconic works like 'The Poor Poet'.
Grohmann Museum
Explore the Grohmann Museum in Milwaukee, WI – home to 1900+ works depicting the evolution of human work! Discover art from the 17th-21st centuries, including a renowned Carl Spitzweg collection. A unique museum at MSOE.