Sailing from Copenhagen to Charlottenlund

1824

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Sailing from Copenhagen to Charlottenlund is a 1824 by Unknown artist, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown artist
When & what style?: 1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a small boat on choppy water, with people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. In the background, a big sailboat flies a red-and-white flag, and a few other ships dot the horizon. The sky is soft with clouds, and the whole scene is framed like a round window. The artist focused on the light hitting the waves and sails, making some parts glow. The people in the boat look calm, even though the water is rough. If you like this kind of scene, look up Romanticism next.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…

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