Det lykkelige Skibbrud, IV akt, 6. scene

1813

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Det lykkelige Skibbrud, IV akt, 6. scene is a 1813 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1813 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows seven people dressed in old-fashioned clothes, standing close together. The men wear wigs, coats, and knee-length breeches, while the women have loose dresses and some kind of head covering. One man in the center holds a paper, and another gestures with his hand. The background looks like a dimly lit room with a curtain. The title means "The Happy Shipwreck" and is from a play. The photo captures a moment of drama, with the group clustered around the man holding the paper. Look up Romanticism to see how this style used emotion and storytelling in art.