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Nordlyset, natten fra den 16. til den 17. september 1838, set fra Hellebæks kyst

F.M.E. Fabritius de Tengnagel

1839

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Nordlyset, natten fra den 16. til den 17. september 1838, set fra Hellebæks kyst is a 1839 unspecified by F.M.E. Fabritius de Tengnagel, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: F.M.E. Fabritius de Tengnagel
When & what style?: 1839
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a serene nighttime scene by the water. In the foreground, a few people sit on the shore, looking out at the calm sea. A small boat is moored near the shore, and a larger ship sails in the distance. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the horizon. For more works that explore the interplay of light and darkness, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

F.M.E. Fabritius de Tengnagel

Frederik Michael Ernst Fabritius de Tengnagel (2 January 1781 – 27 May 1849) was a Danish military officer and landscape painter. As a painter, he specialized in winter landscapes.

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