Den danske eskadre under sejl på Københavns rhed
1837
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1837
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This photo shows three big sailing ships on a stormy sea, their sails partly furled. Smoke or mist swirls around them, making the water look choppy. In the foreground, a small boat with five people rows away from the ships, their oars dipping into the waves. The ships’ tall masts and dark hulls stand out against the gray sky, giving a sense of motion and drama. The small boat adds a human scale to the scene, making the ships seem even larger. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.
