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Fregatten "Nymphen" i en storm i året 1832, by Unknown, 1840

Fregatten "Nymphen" i en storm i året 1832

Unknown

1840

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Fregatten "Nymphen" i en storm i året 1832 is a 1840 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows two big ships fighting rough waves in a storm. The water is choppy and dark, while the sky is gray and blurry. One ship in the front is struggling, with its sails tangled and waves crashing over it. The other ship in the back looks smaller and is sailing away. The ships have tall masts and lots of ropes, which makes them look powerful but also dangerous in the storm. The artist used soft lighting to show the drama of the moment. Look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.

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