Artwork
Kystparti ved Marseille
Kystparti ved Marseille is an oil painting by the Realist artist Emanuel Larsen. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Kystparti ved Marseille is a 1853 oil painting by Danish artist Emanuel Larsen, exemplifying his expertise in coastal scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rugged coastline with waves crashing against large rocks under a cloudy sky, emphasizing the dynamic interaction between sea and shore.
Technique & Style
Larsen's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, with varying shades of gray and white conveying the movement of waves and rocks.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1853, Kystparti ved Marseille is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, reflecting Larsen's contribution to the Realist movement's focus on natural settings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Frederik Emanuel Larsen usually known as Emanuel Larsen (15 September 1823, Copenhagen – 24 September 1859, Copenhagen) was a Danish painter who specialized in marine painting.
View from Langelinie towards the Royal naval Dockyards at Nyholm, Copenhagen. Morning Light
Aften ved Middelhavet. I baggrunden Marseille og øen If
The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm
Ships Off the Coast of Zealand. Morning
The Harbour at Nieuwe Diep in North Holland
The Sulphur Mines at Krýsuvik, Iceland
Seascape
A ship of the line at anchor
