Et stort sejlskib i smult vande 1820

"Et stort sejlskib i smult vande" is a pencil and wash drawing by Danish artist J.C. Dahl, created in 1820. The drawing, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, depicts a single sailboat in calm waters. Dahl’s use of light washes and delicate lines captures the tranquility of the scene, highlighting his talent for rendering maritime subjects. The drawing is an example of Dahl’s early work, demonstrating his mastery of landscape and seascape, later showcased in his larger-scale paintings.