Who painted The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen?

The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen was painted by Unknown in 1800.

Where can I see The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen?

The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen?

The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen

Unknown , 1800

The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1800, the work titled The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri, North of Copenhagen is an image held by the Museum of Ethnography. The composition captures a sun‑lit forest clearing where a small group of figures gather around a table, some dancing, others playing music, under a canopy of softly rendered trees.

Subject & Meaning

At the heart of the scene a man in a vivid red coat partners with a woman in a white dress, their movement suggesting celebration. A horse‑drawn carriage rests to the left, while a solitary figure on a bench observes the festivities, hinting at a communal gathering set against a natural backdrop.

Technique & Style

The artist employs muted, atmospheric tones for the foliage and sky, contrasting them with brighter accents on clothing and the sunlit clearing. Delicate modeling of light and shadow creates depth, while careful attention to detail in the figures and carriage conveys a sense of immediacy typical of early Romantic visual language.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the otherwise unidentified creator listed as 1092_person, the image entered the Museum of Ethnography’s collection sometime after its creation. Its documentation records the 1800 date and the title referencing the Sorgenfri area north of Copenhagen, providing a geographic anchor for the depicted celebration.