Beskænkede Søfolk 1835

"Beskænkede Søfolk" (1835) is an etching by the Danish artist Peter Gemzøe (1811-1879). The work depicts a group of inebriated sailors, likely in Copenhagen, at night, creating a darkly humorous and somewhat critical social commentary. The print, now part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Gemzøe's mastery of the etching technique, showcasing detailed figures, sharp contrasts of light and shadow, and a sense of realism that was popular in 19th-century Denmark.