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Både på stranden. Skagen

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Både på stranden. Skagen is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows three small boats resting on a sandy beach. The water is calm, with a few tiny ships far out in the distance. The sky is pale with soft clouds, and the boats look weathered, as if they’ve been left there for a while. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a natural, slightly rough feel. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and grays dominating the boats and sand. If you like this style, look up impasto next.