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After receiving basic training in the army refuses any further military service and gets sentenced to four months in prison.
1794, at Quistorp's suggestion, he decides to enrol at the Copenhagen Academy, which is considered to be one of the most liberal institutions in Europe. Under the watchful eye of his tutors learns to copy models in chalk and draw from life.
Graduates and a year later exhibits with the Zürich Dadaists. One performance consists of him hanging his paintings at random onto display boards while another artist penetrates the boards from behind with nails.
He
is appointed professor of perspective at an adult college in 1806 and
a secondary school in 1807. Begins to deliver his courses immediately.
His method of delivery is unfortunate. His train of thought is confused
though the notes show that he has read and thought deeply about his subject,
and has a full grasp of the intricacies, even if he can't convey this
to others. Takes the opportunity to go beyond technicalities and expresses
more general views on painting. His efforts are in vain.
He manages to paint in his spare time on a second series he titles Paare,
(Couples). There exist two versions of each composition, neither of them
signed or dated: one in Vienna, the other in Hampton Court.
Takes
a trip to the island of Rügen renowned for its white cliffs, where
in 1801 Friedrich developed his personal philosophy influenced by his
reading of Kosegarten. He came to perceive nature as a divine manifestation
and art as a means of mediation between man and God. "I must give
myself up to all that surrounds me", he said, "I must be one
with my clouds and rocks, in order to succeed in being what I am. I need
nature in order to communicate with nature" - and with God.
The cliffs don't look as spectacular or meaningful in real life but encounters
nudists.
He has a natural sensitivity to music which has a special influence on him. Releases his 10th tape Vögelchen (Shaking Hands with a Little Bird). After much hesitation chooses to give up recording music altogether.