Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst

1872

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst is a 1872 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a small wooden boat with three people paddling near a rocky shore. Behind them, giant icebergs float in cold blue water under a sky full of soft clouds. The sun is low, painting the scene in warm gold and purple light. The icebergs look almost alive, with water cascading down their sides. The people in the boat seem tiny compared to the towering ice and sky. Next, check out Realism to see how artists capture everyday life with sharp detail.