Fra Reykjaviks skibsbro 1825 - 1893

"Fra Reykjaviks skibsbro" (From Reykjavik's Ship Bridge) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Balzer Dahl, depicting the daily life of people in Reykjavik, Iceland. The drawing, a snapshot of a bustling scene at the ship bridge, features four individuals: a woman carrying a sack, another woman in a dress, a man with a cane, and a man in a hat. Dahl, known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life and landscapes, captures the atmosphere of a busy waterfront with fine detail. This artwork, part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, offers a glimpse into the social fabric of Reykjavik in the 19th century.