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Slaget på Reden

Unknown

1801

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism Early 19th Century Marine

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Slaget på Reden is a 1801 unspecified by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1801 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic battle at sea. Big wooden ships with tall masts are firing cannons, smoke filling the air. Smaller boats with rowers are scattered in the water, some appearing to rescue sailors. The waves are choppy, and the sky is pale with swirling clouds. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show the drama of the fight, making the smoke and fire look almost real. The ships’ flags and the rowers’ movements add a sense of urgency. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style made emotions and action central in art.