The Ship of the Line "Dronning Marie" (Queen Marie) and the Corvette "Najaden" Weigh Anchor in Faxa Bay, near Reykjavik, Iceland
1836
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1836
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Ship of the Line "Dronning Marie" (Queen Marie) and the Corvette "Najaden" Weigh Anchor in Faxa Bay, near Reykjavik, Iceland is a 1836 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This image shows two old sailing ships in a narrow bay. The water is calm, and rocky cliffs line the shore on the left. One ship has three tall masts, while the other is smaller with two. In the distance, a mountain range stretches across the horizon, fading into mist. The ships look ready to leave, with their sails loose and anchors rising. The artist used soft grays and whites to show the light on the water and cliffs. If you like this scene, look up Romanticism next to see how artists used nature and drama in their work.
