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Engelsk dans i København

Unknown

1807

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Biedermeier Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Engelsk dans i København is a 1807 unspecified by Unknown, a Biedermeier work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1807 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a lively group dancing in a dimly lit room. Men in dark coats and light breeches stand with women in flowing dresses, some holding hands or watching. The colors are soft—whites, grays, and muted blues—with a few bright touches like a woman’s yellow fan. A tall window lets in faint light, and the floor looks worn from dancing. The artist focused on movement and everyday life, not grand scenes. Notice how the dancers’ faces are blurred slightly, making the whole group feel more like a moment frozen in time. Check out Romanticism to see how this style valued emotion and ordinary people.